THREE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO RECEIVE MISSOURI MEDAL OF VALOR THIS WEEK
Three Southeast Missouri law enforcement officers will be honored with Missouri Public Safety medals during a ceremony this week.
State Troopers Adam Shipley and Joshua Schuenemeyer, along with Captain Barry Morgan, of the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office, will be awarded with the Medal of Valor for exceptional courage and heroism in an attempt to protect or save human life.
Trooper Shipley’s award is for ending the abduction of a woman and her child in Madison County in January of 2022.
Trooper Schuenemeyer and Captain Morgan are being honored for their efforts to rescue a driver trapped in a burning truck in the aftermath of a deadly chain-reaction crash involving more than 45 vehicles on Interstate 57 in March of 2022.
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will present the three with their medals during an event in Jefferson City on Thursday.
TWO INJURED, ONE FACING CHARGES, IN CONNECTION TO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI CRASH
Two people were injured in a crash Tuesday in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34 year old Cody Gaither, of Advance, was driving on Missouri Highway 25 shortly after noon when his vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway, came back onto the roadway, and then struck a vehicle.
Gaither suffered serious injuries in the crash, while the driver of the second vehicle received minor injuries. Both were transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
According to an arrest report issued by the Highway Patrol, Gaither is facing charges of driving while intoxicated - alcohol and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in an accident.
POPLAR BLUFF ROTARY CLUB DONATES $1,500 TO LAKE ROAD ELEMENTARY
The Rotary Club of Poplar Bluff has donated over $1,000 to an area school.
According to school officials, the Rotary Club has made a $1,500 donation to Lake Road Elementary, renewing its long-term partnership over the Good Habits Store, which was established during the 2012/13 school year.
The Good Habits store gives Lake Road students the opportunity to accumulate points for perfect attendance and behavior, and spend those points in the store which is stocked with snacks, clothing, school supplies and small gift items.
Steve Hicks, Rotary Club president, says that the Good Habits Store has remained one of the civic organization’s primary philanthropic endeavors.
MDC CONSIDERING CHANGES TO TURKEY HUNTING REGULATIONS
The Missouri Department of Transportation is considering changes to turkey hunting regulations in the state and wants the opinions of hunters from across the state.
The MDC is seeking input from turkey hunters on possible changes to spring and fall wild turkey hunting seasons, including all-day spring hunting and reduced harvest limits for fall seasons.
Missouri’s spring turkey hunting season, specifically the start date, was designed to take place after the peak in turkey breeding had occurred. Research indicates that the current season structure, combined with the reproductive ecology of turkeys, has resulted in relatively low harvest rates on juvenile and adult gobblers over the years.
Changes are also being considered for fall turkey hunting regulations that aim to balance the wellbeing of the turkey population while trying to maximize hunting opportunities.
Turkey hunters can go online to mdc.mo.gov for more information on potential regulation changes and to provide their comments. The comment period closes October 6th.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SET FOR TODAY ON ROUTE U IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route U in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located between County Road 615 and Winchester Road in Bernie.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ROUTE 114 IN STODDARD COUNTY TO BE REDUCED TODAY FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can perform bridge repairs.
The bridge involved in the project is located from County Road 763 to Trotter Street near Essex.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today.
