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.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE FALL STUDENT CONCERT SET FOR TONIGHT
Three Rivers College students will be sharing music with the community at a performance tonight.
The Three Rivers College Music Department Fall Concert has been scheduled for 7 pm at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
The concert will feature music from TRC students and community members. Admission to the show is free.
For more information, contact the Three Rivers College Music Department at 573-840-9639.
DEXTER MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
A Dexter man was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash Monday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 50 year old Travis Rowland was driving on Highway 51 in Stoddard County when his vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a ditch.
The wreck occurred shortly after midnight, near Stoddard County Road 420.
Rowland, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was ejected during the crash. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
PEDESTRIAN DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY A VEHICLE
One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle.
According to the Arkansas State Police 77 year old Danny Lee Fry was recently walking across US Highway 49 in Paragould when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle.
The incident occurred shortly after 7 pm Friday night.
Officials say that Fry was killed in the collision.
SHOULDER WORK PROJECT UNDERWAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Route 153 in Dunklin County is being reduced to one lane for over two weeks as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder work.
The work zone is located from Route Z to Route D near Parma.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday, December 8th.
SIGN INSTALLATION PROJECT TO CAUSE DELAYS IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Southbound Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction for multiple weeks as contractor crews install a sign.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of roadway involved in the project is located between mile markers 19 and 15 near Hayti.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, December 8th.
