INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO HUNTER’S DEATH IN CARTER COUNTY
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in the investigation of a hunter’s death in Southeast Missouri.
58 year old Philip Carnell, of Sikeston, was first reported missing on November 13th. His body was found on November 16th near where he was hunting in Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
National Park Service law enforcement rangers are asking that anyone who was camping or hunting during the opening weekend of deer season in the area of Cave Spring on the lower section of the Current River in Carter County, to contact the park's law enforcement specialist, Chuck Lochart, at 573-351-9642.
You can also email Lochart at charles_lochart@nps.gov.
AREA WOMAN TAKEN TO POPLAR BLUFF HOSPITAL FOLLOWING SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
An area woman was injured in a single vehicle wreck Saturday evening.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 33 year old Brittany House, of Gideon, was driving on Missouri Highway 25 near Clarkton, when her vehicle ran off the side of the road, struck a utility pole, and overturned.
House suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was transported by ambulance to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
THANKSGIVING COOKING SAFETY TIPS
Thanksgiving is almost here, and the American Red Cross is reminding you to stay safe while you prepare the holiday dinner.
The Red Cross advises that cooks should avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while preparing the holiday meal.
You should also never leave the stove unattended – if the cook has to leave the kitchen even for a short time, they should turn off the stove.
Remember to clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup and keep anything that can catch fire, including pot holders, oven mitts, and food packaging, away from the stove, oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat.
According to the Center for Disease Control, before cooking your turkey, set the oven temperature no lower than 325°F and be sure the turkey is completely thawed.
For optimal safety and uniform doneness, you should cook the stuffing outside the turkey in a casserole dish. However, if you plan on placing the stuffing inside the turkey, do so just before cooking.
TWO VEHICLE CRASH RESULTS IN THREE DEATHS
There people were killed in a two vehicle wreck over the weekend.
According to authorities, the crash occurred Saturday evening on US Highway 67 near Lawrence County Road 510 when a vehicle crossed the center turning lane and struck an oncoming vehicle.
The driver of the first vehicle, 57 year old Phillis Stayton, of Hoxie, was killed in the wreck, as were two people in the second vehicle, 55 year old Ronnie Hart and 49 year old Teresa Hart, both of Walnut Ridge.
AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER CAMPAIGN
Area law enforcement agencies are reminding everyone to not drink and drive while celebrating the holidays.
Law enforcement agencies across Missouri and Arkansas are participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement period from November 23rd through January 1st.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver.
On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2016 to 2020, and one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 45 minutes in 2020.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane beginning today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Route 60 near Morehouse to Route FF near Essex.
Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
