WOMAN SHOT WITH A FLARE GUN IN POPLAR BLUFF, ONE IN CUSTODY
A subject is in custody after a woman was reportedly shot with a flare gun in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, at around 8:30 pm Thursday night, officers responded to the 800 block of West Maud Street following a report of the incident.
The victim was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital and then flown to a St. Louis hospital for treatment.
The suspect, identified as 32 year old Henry Lindsey, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested near the scene.
Lindsey was booked in the Butler County Jail on charges of domestic assault 1st degree, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
PRESIDENT BIDEN APPROVES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR 33 MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDING WAYNE AND NEW MADRID
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance in 33 Missouri counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted the state from July 29th through August 14th.
Southeast Missouri counties involved in the request include Wayne, New Madrid, Madison, and Bollinger.
According to Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s office, Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments conducted by SEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and local emergency managers estimate more than $14 million in infrastructure damage and emergency response costs eligible for federal assistance.
Local governments and qualifying nonprofit agencies may seek federal assistance for reimbursement of emergency response and recovery costs, including repair and replacement costs for damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure.
ROADS IN KENNETT TO BE BLOCKED OFF TOMORROW FOR THE DELTA FAIR PARADE
Tuesday marks the beginning of the Delta Fair in Kennett and city officials are warning motorists that some streets will be closed tomorrow evening.
According to the Kennett Police Department, officers will not allow any west bound traffic on First Street or Saint Francis Street, due to the parade, which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm.
If you see anything suspicious during this week’s Delta Fair, Kennett Police Chief Kenny Wilson says you should contact the Kennett Police Department at 573-888-4622 or call 911 if it is an emergency.
There will also be officers on the fairgrounds to assist the public.
NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT TEST SCHEDULED FOR EARLY OCTOBER
A National Emergency Alert test will be conducted in early October.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a one minute test alert will be sent to cell phones, radio, and television on Wednesday, October 4th at 1:20 pm.
Officials say that the test is done to ensure that alert systems are effective to warn the public about emergencies.
CARTER COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED TODAY AS CREWS REPLACE A CULVERT
Route J in Carter County will be closed for most of this week so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being closed is located from Pine Knot Road to County Road 174.
Weather permitting, work will be performed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Thursday.
BRIDGE REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR DEXTER
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
The bridge involved in the project is located from County Road 717 to County Road 725 near Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
