SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Skeletal remains were found Tuesday afternoon in Northeast Arkansas.
According to Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder, a detective and civilian search party member were searching an area southwest of Lake Ashbaugh at approximately 1:45 pm when they located skeletal remains in a very advanced state of decomposition.
Snyder says that identification will have to be determined by the Arkansas State Crime Lab due to the state of the remains.
An investigation is ongoing and members of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene Tuesday to assist.
BUTLER COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 16TH
Butler County has scheduled a public hearing for June 16th.
County officials say that the hearing will be to discuss the county’s application for the Community Development Block Grant program.
The county is proposing to expand the Broseley Senior Nutrition Center dining room by approximately 1,500 square feet for dining, office, and a walk-in cooler/freezer space. The total project cost is estimated at $510,000. The county proposes to contribute $10,000 in cash, with grant funds of $500,000 to make up the balance.
All interested citizens and groups are encouraged to attend the hearing at 8:30 am on June 16th at the Butler County Courthouse.
For more information, call 573-686-8050.
MISSOURI SCHOOL BUS INSPECTION RESULTS RELEASED
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division's 2025 annual school bus inspection program.
As a part of the program, buses found to have no defective items are rated as "approved.” Buses having one or more defective items which do not constitute an immediate danger are rated as "defective.” Buses with any defective items which constitute an immediate danger are rated as "out-of-service.”
In Butler County, Poplar Bluff R-1 had 42 of the district’s 52 buses listed as approved, six were listed as defective, and four were placed out of service.
Neelyville R-4 had 14 of 15 buses approved, one rated as defective, and none rated out of service. 14 of the 16 school buses for Twin Rivers R-X were approved with one rated as defective and one placed out of service.
Over 90 percent of 11,255 buses statewide were rated as approved.
LOW INTEREST FEDERAL DISASTER LOANS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MISSOURIANS IMPACTED BY MARCH 14TH AND 15TH STORMS
Missourians can now apply for low interest loans if they were affected by the mid March storms.
According to FEMA, low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Missouri businesses and residents impacted by the March 14th and 15th severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires in 18 counties, including Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne counties.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans not only to businesses but also to homeowners and renters in a declared major disaster area. Interest rates can be as low as 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years.
You may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via the SBA’s secure website at lending.sba.gov or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.
DAY USE FEES TO BE SUSPENDED AT SELECT RECREATION AREAS THIS MONTH
Certain recreation areas will not require day use fees for two days this month.
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake, day use fees will be waived at more than 2,600 Corps of Engineers operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the Corps birthday on June 16 and for the Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19.
The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities like group picnic shelters and events.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN DEXTER AREA
Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be reduced today so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The work zone is located from County Road 624 to County Road 616 near Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through 4 p.m.
