MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVATED AHEAD OF PLANNED PROTESTS
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has activated the Missouri National Guard.
In a statement on Thursday, Governor Kehoe stated that the activation is in response to immigration enforcement protests planned across the state.
An executive order issued as a part of the activation declared that a State of Emergency exists in Missouri due to civil unrest.
Kehoe added that the action is a precautionary measure.
This week, the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri National Guard established a Unified Command to monitor situations on the ground and prepare to assist local law enforcement.
ANNUAL DEXTER GRILLE IT UP SCHEDULED FOR EARLY JULY
Multiple attractions are scheduled for the 9th Annual Dexter Grille It Up in early July.
The event will begin at 8 am on Saturday, July 12th at East Park in Dexter.
There will be a car show, mud volleyball tournament, cornhole tournament, and cook off contest, along with numerous vendors and live music, among other attractions.
For more information, visit the Dexter Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO GRANT TAX EXTENSIONS TO CITIZENS AFFECTED BY SEVERE DISASTERS
Some Missourians will be allowed tax extensions if they were impacted by recent weather-related catastrophes.
The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced that they will follow parameters as outlined by the IRS in connection with the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in a disaster area.
The disaster area encompasses 25 counties, including Butler, Carter, Dunklin, New Madrid, Ripley, Stoddard, and Wayne.
Taxpayers in the designated area facing tax deadlines that fall on or after March 14th, 2025, and before November 3rd, 2025, will be granted additional time to file, up to Nov. 3, 2025.
Missouri does not automatically apply extensions, therefore, the customer will need to file Form MO-60 or Form MO-7004 and write “disaster extension to November 3, 2025” on the form and at the top of the return when filing.
If the customer files their return electronically, they will need to contact the Department of Revenue to request the extension at Income@dor.mo.gov.
MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER ATTEMPTING TO FLEE FROM POLICE IN POPLAR BLUFF
A man was taken into custody Wednesday after allegedly fleeing from Poplar Bluff Police.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on Wednesday officers made contact with 37 year old William Gains, of Poplar Bluff for a traffic violation.
Gains then allegedly fled the scene on foot, leaving his bike behind.
Officials say that Gains was located and placed under arrest.
He was lodged in the Butler County Justice Center and charges have been submitted to the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office.
MULTIPLE BANDS TO PERFORM THIS WEEKEND TO BENEFIT THE ANIMAL WELFARE ALLIANCE
Multiple bands will be taking the stage this weekend to raise money for the Animal Welfare Alliance No-Kill Shelter.
The Animal Welfare Alliance’s Band-A-Palooza will begin at 5 pm on Saturday at The Camp at Lake Wappapello.
Tickets are $15 at the gate and will allow you to see performances by Wilhelmina, Vintage Vibes, Just Enough, and more.
There will also be a fireworks display, celebrating three years of the AWA No-Kill Shelter.
More information is available on the Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri’s Facebook page.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for various road projects in Southeast Missouri.
According to officials, a 3.3 million dollar contract was awarded to Apex Paving Company, for a scrub seal and the addition of rumble stripes on Route 49 in Wayne and Iron Counties.
An almost eight million dollar contract was awarded to Magruder Paving for resurfacing projects on Route 164 and Route Y in Dunklin County.
Additional information about the projects, including a timeline and what impacts there will be to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
