MANY SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SCHOOLS TO RETURN TO CLASS TODAY
Numerous schools around Southeast Missouri are set to return to classes today.
At least 15 area school districts will hold their first day of school today, including Sacred Heart, Shady Grove State School, Westwood Baptist Academy, Greenville, New Madrid County, and Portageville.
Three Rivers College, Southeast Missouri State University, and Mineral Area College will also be having the first day of classes for the Fall Semester today.
More area school districts will begin classes on Tuesday, including Twin Rivers, Neelyville, and Doniphan.
August 18
Three Rivers College
Southeast Missouri State University
Mineral Area College
Sacred Heart School
Shady Grove State School
Westwood Baptist Academy
Eminence R-1
Winona R-3
Greenville R-2
Leopold R-3
New Madrid County R-1
Risco R-2
Gideon District #37
Portageville
Senath-Hornersville C-8
Caruthersville
Pemiscot County R-3
South Pemiscot County R-5
Scott County Central
ONE KILLED, FOUR INJURED IN CARTER COUNTY CRASH
A Williamsville woman has died from injuries she received in a weekend crash.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 2 pm Saturday on US Highway 60 in Carter County when a vehicle failed to yield to another vehicle and was struck.
The driver of the first vehicle, a 61 year old woman from Williamsville, was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital where she was pronounced dead.
A passenger in the first vehicle, along with three people in the second vehicle were injured in the crash and transported to area hospitals.
CURRENT RIVER CLEANUP SET FOR SEPTEMBER 13
AmeriCorps Senior and the Community Resource Council will be hosting a clean-up of Current River for the National Day of Service on Saturday, September 13th.
The event will be from 10 am to 4 pm, spanning from Watercress Spring to Big Spring.
There will also be food and prizes as a part of the event as well.
For more information, call 573-686-8624.
MOTORISTS ASKED TO WATCH FOR STUDENTS ON THE ROADWAYS
With Missouri students returning to school this week, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to watch for students.
Drivers should expect a change in traffic patterns ─ school buses and parents taking their children to school and many young drivers will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. Also expect an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus.
Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and follow the law. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway.
Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws.
CREWS TO BE WORKING ON WAYNE COUNTY BRIDGE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS YEAR
Route 67 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction for the rest of this year as contractors rehabilitate the bridge over the Saint Francois River.
MoDOT officials say that the bridge is located between Greenville Campground Road and Route FF near Greenville.
Weather permitting, work will begin this morning with completion anticipated by Wednesday, December 31.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route J in Stoddard County will be closed for part of this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The closure will be located from Route F to County Road 237 near Bloomfield.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
