MAN FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL AFTER HITTING DEER ON BUTLER COUNTY ROADWAY
A man was flown to a regional hospital Wednesday morning after hitting an animal in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 61 year old man, from Poplar Bluff, was driving on Highway O in northern Butler County when he struck a deer on the roadway.
The man suffered moderate injuries in the crash and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
DEADLINE FOR STORM DEBRIS PICKUP IN POPLAR BLUFF IS FRIDAY
The deadline is coming up for Poplar Bluff residents to get city assistance in picking up storm debris.
According to the Poplar Bluff Street Department, the city will no longer pick up debris from the March 14th tornado after Friday.
A post on the Street Department Facebook Page says that if you have hired someone to cut or trim trees that have green leaves on them you or they will be responsible for their removal.
For more information, contact the Street Department at 573-686-8646.
MISSING/POSSIBLY ENDANGERED PERSON FROM NEW MADRID MIGHT BE IN THE POPLAR BLUFF AREA
Updating a story we have been following for you over the past month authorities say that a missing person, who may be endangered, could possibly be in Butler County.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are assisting the New Madrid Police Department with a missing person investigation involving Caleb Powell, of New Madrid.
Powell went missing in late April and is described as a white male who was last seen wearing a dark-colored t-shirt and dark pants. He was last seen driving a gray Chevrolet Silverado with a Missouri license of 9CF C81.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department say that Powell could possibly be in the Poplar Bluff area.
We have a picture of Powell and the vehicle available on our website.
Anyone who has information on Powell’s whereabouts is asked to contact the New Madrid Police Department at 573-748-5901 or call 911.
DONIPHAN TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING IN EARLY JUNE
The city of Doniphan will be hosting a public hearing early next month.
City officials say that the hearing will be to discuss the city’s application for the Community Development Block Grant program.
Doniphan officials are proposing to demolish dilapidated buildings to eliminate slum and blight areas within the city limits. The total project cost is estimated to be up to approximately $200,000.
All interested citizens and groups are encouraged to attend the hearing at 4 pm on June 2nd at the Doniphan City Hall.
For more information, call 573-996-2623.
CENTER STAGE TO HOST AUDITIONS THIS MONTH FOR UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF “ANNIE”
Auditions will be held later this month for the upcoming Center Stage production of “Annie.”
According to officials with Three Rivers College, Suzy Abney will be directing the Broadway-style production in September at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Auditions will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., May 29th through the 31st.
Center Stage is Three Rivers College’s blended theater company of students, college employees, and community members.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact Tinnin Center Director, Robert Abney at rabney@trcc.edu.
ROAD PROJECT IN WAYNE COUNTY TO BE IN PLACE FOR OVER A WEEK ON ROUTE AA
Route AA in Reynolds and Wayne Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction beginning today as contractor crews perform pavement preservation treatments.
The work zone is located from Route 49 in Wayne County to the end of state maintenance in Reynolds County near Piedmont.
Flaggers and a pilot car will be in place to guide traffic.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Monday, June 9.
