DEXTER POLICE SEARCHING FOR WOMAN WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE AUGUST
Authorities in Dexter are searching for a woman who was last seen in August.
According to the Dexter Police Department, 20 year old Angelina Cook was last seen in the Dexter area around August 12th.
She is described as a Caucasian female, five feet, nine inches tall, weighing 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
We have a picture of Cook available at KWOC.com.
Anyone who has information on Cook’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Thomas Forkum at 573-624-5512 extension 4.
WOMAN FLOWN FROM THE SCENE OF A SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
An Ellington woman was flown from the scene of a single vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in Southeast Missouri.
According to authorities, 53 year old Sheila Jordan was driving on Highway 72, near Bunker, when her vehicle ran off the side of the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned.
Jordan suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was transported by air to a St. Louis hospital.
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK IN POPLAR BLUFF
A health fair for area residents ages 50 and up will be held on Tuesday.
The free Senior Health Fair from the Butler County Community Resource Council and AmeriCorps Seniors, has been scheduled for 10 am to 2 pm at the Twin Towers in Poplar Bluff.
There will be multiple services available, including health screenings, eyeglass adjustments, vaccinations, a yoga class, and more.
For more information, call 573-686-8624.
FISK MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES
Authorities in Butler County have arrested an area man on multiple drug related charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 62 year old John McFall, of Fisk, was taken into custody Friday afternoon on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine.
He is also facing misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, McFall was held at the Butler County Jail.
FALL SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK BEGINS TODAY
With today marking the beginning of Fall Severe Weather Safety Awareness Week, the National Weather Service is taking your question.
The NWS Paducah office will be hosting a Facebook live session tonight at 7 pm at Facebook.com/NWSPaducah.
Weather officials will be discussing severe weather preparedness and answering questions from the public.
STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TO BE REDUCED FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Route E in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane early this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of Route E to be reduced is located between County Road 567 and County Road 565.
Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 8 am to 3 pm each day.
