MEASLES CASE CONFIRMED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
State officials have confirmed a case of measles located in Southeast Missouri.
Officials with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services have confirmed that a case of measles has been located in an adult resident of New Madrid County.
Exposure is believed to be limited, and known contacts are being identified and contacted. There is no indication of widespread public exposure.
The case is not linked to the prior case or prior exposures reported in Missouri.
More information about measles and county-level MMR vaccination rates can be found at Health.Mo.Gov/Measles.
MAN FLOWN FROM THE SCENE OF A CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY
One man was flown from the scene of a crash Tuesday morning in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 10:30 am on Highway 158 in Harviell when a vehicle ran off the side of the roadway before hitting a ditch and a utility pole.
The driver, a 75 year old man from Caruthersville, suffered serious injuries and was flown to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
An earthquake shook parts of Southeast Missouri Tuesday morning.
According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded at 5:24 am on Tuesday.
The quake was centered approximately 19 miles southeast of Kennett and had a depth of over three miles.
FILING TO BEGIN FRIDAY FOR BOLLINGER COUNTY SHERIFF SPECIAL ELECTION
Filing is set to begin this week for an upcoming special election in Bollinger County.
The Bollinger County Commission has announced that a special election will be held on Tuesday, July 8th for the purpose of electing a sheriff for the unexpired term.
Former Sheriff Casey Graham announced last month that he would step down on May 1st.
Candidates can file for the election beginning at 8 am on Friday. The final day of filing will be on Tuesday, May 20th.
DUNKLIN COUNTY IS THE LATEST TO EARN MISSOURI BLUE SHIELD DESIGNATION
Another southeast Missouri community has earned the Missouri Blue Shield designation.
County officials say that Dunklin County has officially received the Missouri Blue Shield designation, recognizing the community for its commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement.
Dunklin County now joins Carter County, along with the cities of Kennett and Malden, in the program.
Achieving the Blue Shield designation allows communities to access state grants for law enforcement training and equipment.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE CLOSURE TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route Y in Stoddard County will be closed today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being closed is located from Route AB to County Road 593.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
