TRAIN STRIKES PEDESTRIAN IN STODDARD COUNTY, ONE DEAD
One person was struck and killed by a train Thursday in Stoddard County.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, dispatch received a call about the incident from Union Pacific Railroad at around 7 am Thursday.
Officials say that a male was struck and killed by a train in Bell City. The name of the male has not been released.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Stoddard County Coroner’s Office all responded to the scene.
POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION WELCOMING SUMMER WITH EVENT THIS WEEKEND
An event to mark the beginning of Summer will be held this weekend at Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff.
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation is hosting Welcome Summer 2024 from 4 to 7 pm on Saturday, June 1st.
The event, sponsored by Missouri Highlands Healthcare, will include a cruise in, live band, food trucks, yard games, a dunk booth, crafts, and more.
For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 573-686-8645.
MISSOURI STATE OFFICIALS ARE WARNING RESIDENTS TO WATCH FOR WEATHER SCAMS
Missouri state officials are warning state residents to be on the lookout, because scammers will use the weather conditions to try to take advantage of you.
A common scam is utility scams. Utility imposters work year-round, but after a storm, they might call or knock on your door saying they need to repair or replace equipment. Then they will ask you to pay before the work is completed. Don’t pay them. That is likely a scam.
If someone says they’re from the local utility company, call the utility company and ask for verification. The same goes for anyone who claims they’re a government official or who throws around official-sounding assistance – contact the agency in charge of whatever program you’re being offered and ask for their assistance.
Another common scam is contractor scams. Before you sign on any dotted line or pay anyone anything, make sure that “contractor” is real. Ask if they are licensed and insured and check their paperwork.
Contact the BBB and the Attorney General hotline at 800-392-8222 to check on complaints. Ask for referrals and unless you know them, avoid paying in cash. Make sure all work is performed before paying.
WOMAN FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL FOLLOWING CRASH ON US HIGHWAY 60
A woman was flown to a regional hospital Thursday afternoon following a crash on US Highway 60 in New Madrid County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around noon when a vehicle, driven by 63 year old Sandra Nolan, of Essex, failed to yield to another vehicle, resulting in a collision.
Nolan suffered serious injuries in the crash and was flown to a St. Louis hospital. The driver of the second vehicle received minor injuries and was transported to a Sikeston hospital.
POPLAR BLUFF PROPOSES REPLACING AND IMPROVING MULTIPLE ROADS
A meeting has been scheduled for early next week to discuss an upcoming project for the city of Poplar Bluff.
City officials will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3rd at the City Council Chambers to discuss the city’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2024 Delta Regional Authority Community Infrastructure Fund program.
The City’s proposed project consists of replacing and improving Butzen Road, Harlo Dunn Road and Rowe Parkway east of the Butzen Road intersection. Approximately 2,000 residences will benefit from the project, which is estimated to cost approximately $2,000,000.
The City will provide approximately $200,000 of in-kind match. The City proposes to apply for approximately $1,845,794 in DRA funding.
For more information on the proposed project, contact City Manager Matt Winters at 573-686-8620.
TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE 57 TO BE DETOURED THIS WEEKEND
Drivers should be prepared for delays this weekend on Interstate 57.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, as work continues to improve the overpass at Exit 12 in Charleston, Interstate 57 traffic will be shifted to utilize the interchange ramps.
During this time, contractor crews will remove the bridge deck, and traffic will be detoured onto the Exit 12 ramps and back to I-57. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place during this detour.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Monday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. The closure will remain in place until the work is complete.
