SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LANDMARK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATION TO NATIONAL REGISTER
A Southeast Missouri landmark is one of nine locations across the state that will be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will consider the Carter County Courthouse in Van Buren for the nomination during its meeting on Friday, July 15th.
The council is made up of a group of historians, architects, archaeologists, and citizens with an interest in historic preservation.
Approved nominations are forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, D.C., for final approval.
PHOTO ID NOW REQUIRED TO VOTE IN MISSOURI
Missourians will now be required to present photo identification in order to vote.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 1878 into law on Thursday, which requires all registered voters in Missouri to provide a photo ID to vote and repeals the use of mail-in ballots.
Other provisions in the law include allowing no excuse absentee voting in person at your local election authority starting two weeks prior to the election, prohibits the use of ballot drop boxes for absentee ballots; and makes the paper ballot the official ballot, prohibiting the use of electronic vote counting machines after January 1st, 2024.
Governor Parson also signed multiple other bills on Thursday relating to public utilities, political subdivisions, and funding for charter schools.
HIGHWAY PATROL PREPARING FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY TRAFFIC
With the Fourth of July coming up, troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are preparing for an increase in travelers on Missouri’s roadways.
Officials tell KWOC News that the Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. over the July Fourth holiday weekend. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways enforcing Missouri’s traffic laws in addition to being available to assist motorists.
DWI Enforcement Campaigns will also be held by other agencies.
During the 2021 counting period, seven people were killed and 532 injured in Missouri in 1,139 traffic crashes. Troopers also arrested 80 people for driving while intoxicated.
Troopers will also be working on the state’s waterways to enforce Missouri’s boating laws and provide assistance where needed. Missouri’s boaters are being asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers, and being courteous on the water.
Last year there were 12 boating crashes, which included eight injuries and one fatality during the holiday weekend.
The 2022 counting period for the July Fourth holiday will be from 6 p.m. on Friday to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 4th.
NO COST MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE TO BE AVAILABLE IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITY
A clinic is coming to a Southeast Missouri community for over a week to provide healthcare at no cost to patients.
The Delta Regional Authority, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, will host the South Central Missouri Wellness Mission from today through July 8th at the Eminence High School.
Services to be provided include basic medical and wellness exams as well as dental exams, extractions, and fillings.
The clinic will be available each day from 8 am to 7 pm, except for on July 4th.
Officials say that there are no income or residency requirements to receive treatment, and providers will treat patients ages three and older. Patients will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis.
FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS
Many Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas communities will be holding fireworks celebrations this weekend, but some area residents will also be enjoying the festivities at home.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has released some fireworks safety tips to help keep you and your family safe this Fourth of July.
The CPSC advises parents to never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks and always have adult supervision when kids of any age are playing with fireworks, including sparklers.
Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully and keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. Also, never point or throw fireworks at another person.
Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel. Also remember to check with local ordinances and authorities for bans on fireworks and open burning.
R.W. HUNTINGTON MUNICIPAL POOL IN POPLAR BLUFF TO OPEN NEXT WEEK
The Poplar Bluff municipal pool will be reopening next week.
According to officials with Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, the R.W. Huntington Municipal Pool will be having a grand opening on Tuesday, July 5th to celebrate the renovation and completion of the pool.
The event is scheduled for 1 to 5 pm at the pool on North Second Street.
After the event, the pool will be open for seven days a week at its normal summer hours.
