UNITED STATES SENATOR TO VISIT POPLAR BLUFF BUSINESS
A United States Senator will be visiting a Poplar Bluff business later this week.
Senator Roy Blunt will be holding a press conference on Friday beginning at 12:15 pm at Mid-Continent Steel and Wire.
Mid-Continent Steel and Wire is the nation’s largest nail manufacturer and was recently granted tariff exclusions by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
MAJOR DISASTER DECELERATION REQUESTED FOR THREE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COUNTIES
Missouri Governor Michael Parson has requested that President Trump approve a major disaster declaration for 13 counties in the state, including three in Southeast Missouri.
Governor Parson tells KWOC News that the declaration is for Missouri to provide federal assistance in response to devastating flooding that began March 11th. Southeast Missouri counties in the declaration request include Pemiscot, New Madrid, and Mississippi counties.
Governor Parson is requesting public assistance for the 13 total counties, so 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.
The Governor said he expects the request to be expanded to include additional counties once floodwaters recede and full damage assessments can be conducted.
The Governor is also requesting that the U.S. Small Business Administration assist businesses, homeowners, and renters in these counties with low-interest loans. Those affected by the flooding are encouraged to continue documenting losses by photographing damage and retaining all receipts.
SIDEWALK PROJECT UNDERWAY IN DEXTER
New sidewalks are being put along a Dexter roadway and city officials want motorists to be prepared for road closures.
According to the City of Dexter Facebook page, motorists are being asked to take alternate routes when possible as new sidewalks are installed in the One Mile Road area.
Contractors will continue to work on the project for the next few weeks and will have portions of the road closed at different times.
ZALMA WOMAN INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
A Zalma woman was badly injured in a single vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 50 year old Victoria Overbey was driving on Missouri Highway 51 in Bollinger County when her vehicle ran off the side of the roadway and overturned.
Overbey was reportedly not wearing a safety device and suffered serious injuries.
AREA WOMAN IN CUSTODY FOR DELVIERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested an area woman on controlled substance warrants.
Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 44 year old Kristine Marie Sparkman, of Dexter, was recently arrested on two warrants for delivery of a controlled substance.
Her bond was set at $50,000, cash only, and officials say she remained in custody as of this morning.
20TH ANNUAL POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY
The 20th Annual Poplar Bluff School Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Friday.
The tournament is scheduled to begin at noon at Ozark Ridge Golf Course. Lunch will be served at 11 am.
All proceeds from the event will go to support the foundation.
If you would like to enter a team or would like more information contact Carla Thompson, at 573-785-7751, extension 9.
NEW MADRID COUNTY ROAD TO BE REDUCED FOR ASPHALT OVERLAY
Route U in New Madrid County will be reduced with a 10-foot width restriction for over a month while contractor crews perform asphalt overlay.
Officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation tell KWOC News that the work zone will be located between Route D and Route 61.
Weather permitting, work will be performed from 7 am to 7 pm daily through Thursday, May 30th.
