DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN POPLAR BLUFF
A Disaster Recovery Center is now available in Poplar Bluff.
The center is located at the MPC World Impact Center Conference Center at 727 Ridge Avenue. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires that occurred March 14 and 15th can visit the center for one-on-one help.
The counties who are eligible include Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne, among others.
At the center, affected individuals can get help applying for disaster assistance, speak to state or federal representatives, receive updates on their FEMA registration, and more. Services at the center are free.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other underinsured/uninsured disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral, or dental expenses. The FEMA registration deadline is July 22nd.
More information is available at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL INVESTIGATING DEATH OF A BERNIE POLICE OFFICER
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division Of Drug And Crime Control is investigating the death of a Bernie Police Officer.
According to officials, Thursday afternoon, law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance on West Crumb Avenue in Bernie.
Bernie Police Lieutenant 58 year old Eddie Mays died while attempting to take a male subject into custody.
After further investigation 36 year old Jeremy Blagg, of Bernie, was taken into custody for domestic assault by members of the Bernie Police Department, the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol .
At the request of the Bernie Police Chief, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mays death.
Initial reports indicate Mays may have died as a result of complications from a medical condition.
The official cause of death is pending a complete investigation and autopsy.
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN THE BLOOMFILED AREA
A pedestrian was injured after getting hit by a vehicle Sunday in the Bloomfield area.
According to authorities, a 78 year old woman from Bloomfield was struck by a UTV that was backing up on Stoddard County Road 409.
The woman suffered moderate injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
CARUTHERSVILLE MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH NEAR QUILIN
One person was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash early Saturday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 20 year old man from Caruthersville was driving on Butler County Road 226 when his vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.
The crash occurred shortly before 3:30 am, three miles south of Qulin.
The driver suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to an area hospital.
THREE RIVERS FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD THIS MONTH
The 12th Annual Three Rivers Endowment Trust Golf Tournament will be held this month.
The four person scramble tournament will begin with check in and lunch at noon on Friday, June 20th at Westwood Hills Country Club in Poplar Bluff.
Player registration is $150 for individuals and $600 for teams. All proceeds will go to benefit the Three Rivers Annual Fund, which officials say funds special projects and helps make a difference in the lives of TRC students. Players are asked to register by June 12th.
For more information or registration forms, contact Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077.
MISSOURIANS URGED TO LEAVE WILDLIFE IN THE WILD
With Summer underway many people are heading outside to enjoy the outdoors.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging anyone experiencing the wilderness to remember to leave wildlife alone. While it may appear young creatures are abandoned, that’s usually not the case.
MDC State Wildlife Veterinarian Sherri Russell says that the parent will usually return. They are normally out searching for food and cannot constantly attend to their offspring.
Russell added that most newborn animals do not survive in captivity.
The care and rehabilitation of wildlife requires special training, facilities, and permits. Without such proper care, wild animals will remain in poor health and could eventually die.
Russell also cautioned that wildlife can become dangerous as they mature, and can also carry parasites, disease, and have the potential to damage property.
For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov.
