NAMES RELEASED OF FIVE KILLED IN I-57 PILE UP LAST WEEK
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released the names of five people who were killed in a large pile-up crash last week on Interstate 57 in Southeast Missouri.
According to officials, 75 year old William Ryan, of Pevely, Missouri, 51 year old Jesse Jimenez and 45 year old Jose Hernandez, both of Houston, Texas, 30 year old Joshua Wiggins, of Candler, North Carolina, and 22 year old Raina Jamerson, of Kenosha, Wisconsin were all killed in the wreck.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, I-57 was closed in both directions from the Mississippi River to Interstate 55 in Sikeston last Thursday morning from around 8 am to 5 am the next morning.
There were numerous other people injured in connection to the crash. One of the injured was 50 year old Terry Wheetley, of Poplar Bluff, who suffered serious injuries and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
ONE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO SHOTS BEING FIRED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
One person has been taken into custody on assault and firearm charges in Hayti.
According to the Hayti Police Department, on Sunday officers were dispatched to West Lee Street after receiving a report of shots being fired.
Following an investigation, Jahmarlon Patterson Jr., of Hayti, was arrested on charges of assault 1st, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Officials say that Patterson is being held at the Pemiscot County Justice Center and no bond has been set.
CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF VEHICLE WINDOWS BEING SHOT OUT
Authorities in Clay County have received multiple reports of vehicle windows being shot out.
According to Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller, on Monday deputies were dispatched to multiple residences in St. Francis in reference to vehicle windows being broken.
One of the victims told deputies that he had been driving in St. Francis when his window was shot out. Miller says that the victim had a mark on his leg that appeared to be from being shot with a pellet.
Deputies were also approached by another individual who advised his driver’s window was also shot and he also had a mark on his arm similar to the earlier victim.
No information was released about a possible suspect in the case.
CEREMONY TO BE HELD TO THANK EMERGENCY RESPONDERS FOR WORK DURING I57 CRASH
A thank you ceremony will be held tomorrow to recognize emergency responders who assisted with incident management, recovery, and clean-up efforts during the large pile up crash on Interstate 57 in Mississippi County last week.
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and Missouri Department of Transportation Director Patrick McKenna are expected to speak at the event, which will be held at the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Southeast District Office in Sikeston.
Multiple agencies that assisted in the incident have been invited to attend the event.
HUNTERS DONATE ALMOST 250 THOUSAND POUNDS OF VENISON TO SHARE THE HARVEST PROGRAM
Missouri hunters have donated almost 250,000 pounds of meat to the state's Share the Harvest Program.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri deer hunters donated 242,774 pounds of venison to the program this past deer season, including over 5,000 whole deer.
Officials say that the donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians.
Since the program was started in 1992, it has provided nearly 5 million pounds of lean, healthy venison for hungry people all around the state.
STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TO BE REDUCED FOR TREE TRIMMING
Route H in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews trim trees along the roadway.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Route 25 to County Road 667.
Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 8 am to 2 pm each day.
