RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR VETERANS REACTING TO WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN
The US Department of Veterans Affairs have released multiple resources for veterans who are reacting to the US Forces withdrawal from Afghanistan and the takeover of the country by the Taliban.
Veterans are being reminded that they are not alone and they should talk with friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services.
The Veterans Crisis Line is available at 1-800-273-8255 or online at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
Veterans can also go to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff for emergency mental health care regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.
SCHOOL OPENINGS TO CONTINUE TODAY IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Children in Northeast Arkansas are heading back to classes this week.
The Piggott and Pocahontas school districts are both scheduled to start their school years today.
Most schools in Southeast Missouri are waiting until next week before welcoming children back to classes.
At least 15 school districts in Southeast Missouri will be holding their first day of classes on Monday, August 23rd, including Poplar Bluff, Twin Rivers, Neelyville, Kennett, and Doniphan.
ACCELERATED ACADEMY TO BE OFFERED FOR NEW HIGHWAY PATROL RECRUIT CLASS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is stepping up its efforts in bringing in new recruits.
According to the MSHP Superintendent, Colonel Eric Olesn, the patrol will be offering its first 15-week accelerated academy to law enforcement professionals interested in becoming a trooper.
To be eligible, candidates must possess an active Missouri Class A POST license in good standing and have served a minimum of three consecutive years as a full-time Missouri POST-commissioned police officer in a traffic, patrol, or investigations capacity.
All candidates must successfully complete the selection process for troopers to enter the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
The 114th Recruit Class will report to the Patrol's Law Enforcement Academy on January 18th, 2022. The deadline to apply is September 18th, 2021. Interested persons can learn more about the first-ever Missouri State Highway Patrol Accelerated Academy by contacting a Patrol recruiter at 1-800-796-7000.
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES BODY ARMOR DONATION
A northeast Arkansas police department has received a body armor donation for their K-9 officer.
The Paragould Police Department’s K9 Koda received the bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
The vest was embroidered in memory of a K9 officer from Jonesboro.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route U in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane today and tomorrow as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Route H to County Road 607.
Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 7 am to 4:30 pm each day.
DUNKLIN COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED FOR OVER A WEEK
Route NN in Dunklin County will be closed for over a week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace culverts under the roadway.
The section of Route NN being closed is located from Route J to the Arkansas State line.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 am to 6 pm, daily, through Thursday, August 26th.
