TRC STUDENT’S POEM TO BE PUBLISHED BY INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
A Three Rivers College student’s poem has been selected to be published by an international honor society.
Bobbie Minyard’s poem “Mama Doesn’t Make Pancakes on Sunday” will be published in the 32nd edition of Phi Theta Kappa’s Nota Bene Literary and Visual Arts Honors Anthology.
“Mama Doesn’t Make Pancakes on Sunday” is a poem about childhood sexual abuse and the lasting impact trauma can have into adulthood.
The poem uses the images of making pancakes to show how something ordinary can become connected to painful memories. It asks readers to consider the stories behind behaviors they may not understand and to approach others with compassion.
A national panel of judges selected Minyard’s piece from more than 3,200 submissions.
MAN FLOWN FROM THE SCENE OF A WEEKEND CRASH IN MISSOURI BOOTHEEL
A Southeast Missouri man was flown from the scene of a crash over the weekend.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly before noon on Sunday when a vehicle pulled into the path of another vehicle on Missouri Route Z in Pemiscot County.
The driver of the second vehicle, identified as a 33 year old Caruthersville man, was flown to a Memphis hospital with serious injuries. No injuries were listed for the other driver.
STODDARD COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS RESIDENTS ABOUT SCAM PHONE CALLS
A Southeast Missouri Sheriff is warning area residents to be on the lookout for scam phone calls.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office, they have received reports that people are receiving phone calls from what appears to be a Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office phone number.
The caller then claims to be AT&T wanting you to verify your social security number and credit card information.
Officials say that this call is a scam and you should not release any information.
ONE INJURED IN ATV CRASH NEAR COOTER
One person was injured in an ATV crash this past weekend near Cooter.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 25 year old Cooter man was driving the ATV on private property near Pemiscot County Road 549 when the vehicle struck a ditch.
The man suffered serious injuries and was taken to a Pemiscot County Hospital.
CREWS TO BE WORKING ON ROUTE O IN STODDARD COUNTY TODAY
Route O in Stoddard County will be reduced for part of today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
Officials say that the work zone is located near County Road 371.
Work is scheduled to take place through 2 p.m.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT SET FOR TODAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route F in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route ZZ to County Road 346.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.