ARKANSAS PRIMARY SET FOR TODAY
Voters in Arkansas will be heading to the polls today in the Arkansas Primary.
In addition to the nominations for President and the US House of Representatives, voters could also decide who will be sitting on the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Three of the court's sitting justices — Karen Baker, Barbara Webb and Rhonda Wood — are running against former state Rep. Jay Martin for chief justice. The four are running to succeed current Chief Justice Dan Kemp, who is not seeking reelection. If none of the four win a majority of votes, the top two advance to a runoff in the November election.
Justice Courtney Hudson is running against Circuit Judge Carlton Jones for the seat currently held by Cody Hiland, who Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed. Hiland, a former federal prosecutor and state GOP chairman, was appointed to the court following Justice Robin Wynne's death.
ONE INJURED IN CRASH OUTSIDE OF POPLAR BLUFF
An Arkansas man was injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon outside of Poplar Bluff.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 43 year old Michael Morris, of Hoxie, was driving on Highway T in Butler County when the motorcycle overturned.
Morris suffered serious injuries in the crash and was flown to a Memphis hospital.
PIGGOTT WOMAN KILLED IN CLAY COUNTY CRASH
A Piggott woman has died from injuries she received in a recent crash.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash occurred when a vehicle driven by 44 year old Terri Morris, of Piggott, failed to yield at an intersection in Rector and was struck by another vehicle.
Officials say that Morris was killed in the wreck. The driver of the second vehicle was injured and transported to a Piggott hospital.
HUNTERS AND ANGLERS REMINDED THAT ANNUAL PERMITS EXPIRED AT THE END OF FEBRUARY
Missouri annual permits for various game and fish expired at the end of last month.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expired at the end of February, including 2023 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing.
Anyone wanting to purchase a permit can do so at vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/BuyPermits, or through MDC’s free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO fishing.
Commercial and lifetime permits can be purchased only through the MDC Permit Services Unit by calling 573-522-0107.
CARTER COUNTY ROAD CLOSED FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
A Carter County road will be closed for multiple months so contractor crews can replace the bridge over Tenmile Creek
Route B in Carter County is being closed between U.S. Route 60 and Route K near Ellsinore.
Work is underway with completion anticipated by Thursday, July 4th, weather permitting. Motorists in the area should seek alternate routes.
DRAINAGE REPAIRS TO CAUSE LANE REDUCTIONS THIS WEEK ON US ROUTE 60
Eastbound Route 60 in Carter County will be reduced to one lane with an 18-foot width restriction for part of this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route J to County Road 143 near Van Buren.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
