MULTI AGENCY RESOURCE CENTERS TO BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
Events will be held this week to assist families that were affected by the tornados last month.
According to the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, Multi-Agency Resource Centers are being coordinated with volunteer partners, faith-based organizations, and other state and local agencies. MARCs are one-stop shops that pull together recovery resources in communities impacted by disasters.
The event will be held from 10 am to 6 pm today at the Sikeston YMCA.
Additional events will follow at the Dexter Parks and Rec Gym from 11 am to 7 pm on Tuesday and at the Cottonwood Community Center in Doniphan from 11 am to 8 pm on Wednesday.
Impacted residents are encouraged to attend the MARC to receive in-person information and support services, including insurance information, food stamp replacement, emergency financial assistance, and legal services.
BUTLER COUNTY CORONER SAYS HE HAS INVESTIGATED SEVERAL OVERDOSE DEATHS RECENTLY
An increase in overdose deaths has led to concern from one Butler County official.
Butler County Coroner Jim Akers tells KWOC News that his office has investigated several overdose deaths in the last few days.
Akers is wanting to reach out to community members who are addicted to or using methamphetamine, or who knows someone who is, to make them aware of the recent deaths due to fentanyl.
He is also urging users to seek out one of the organizations in the community that can help you fight addiction and can also get you information about Narcan.
ANNUAL DEXTER GRILLE IT UP SCHEDULED FOR EARLY JULY
Multiple attractions are scheduled for the 8th Annual Dexter Grille It Up in early July.
The two day event will begin at 5 pm on July 12th and at 8 am on July 13th at East Park in Dexter.
There will be a car show, mud volleyball tournament, cornhole tournament, and cook off contest, along with numerous vendors and live music, among other attractions.
For more information, visit the Dexter Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
ONE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER LARGE AMOUNT OF METHAMPHETAMINE FOUND DURING SEARCH IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A man has been taken into custody after a search uncovered a large amount of methamphetamine in Southeast Missouri.
On Thursday, New Madrid County Sheriff’s Deputies and the SEMO Drug Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in Sikeston.
During the search, deputies located a large amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Officials with the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department say that one suspect was taken into custody and held in Mississippi County Jail on charges of trafficking drugs 1st degree and unlawful use of a weapon.
The suspect’s name was not released.
HIGHWAY 60 OUTER ROAD IN STODDARD COUNTY TO BE CLOSED THIS WEEK
The Highway 60 Outer Road in Stoddard County will be closed in multiple locations this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The work zones will be located from Old Highway 60 to MO Route 51 near Fisk and from Route WW to County Road 485 near Dudley,
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO FORCE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROAD IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route E in New Madrid County will be closed early this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being closed is located between Route A and County Road 628 near Canalou.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
