Thursday march 5, 2026
ONE DEAD AFTER SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
One person has died after a single vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an 18 year old Fredericktown man was driving on Missouri Highway OO in Madison County when his vehicle ran off the side of the roadway and struck a tree.
The crash happened shortly before midnight Tuesday, half a mile north of Fredericktown.
Officials say the driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Madison County Coroner Collin Follis.
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK CONTINUES WITH HAIL AND WIND SAFETY DAY
This week is Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week and today the focus is on Hail and Wind safety.
According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds and large hail can be a threat to life and property.
Damaging straight line winds are much more common than tornadoes and can be just as deadly.
Those caught outdoors during a severe thunderstorm are particularly vulnerable, with boaters and campers especially needing to be alert to the potential of severe storms. Winds in excess of 60 mph can easily capsize boats and put campers at risk due to falling trees.
Tomorrow we will wrap up Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week with information about Flood safety.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK ON BUSINESS 60 IN POPLAR BLUFF
Business 60 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane with a 13-foot width restriction beginning next week as construction crews perform bridge maintenance.
According to MODOT, the section of roadway being reduced is located from Riverview Drive to Old Highway B in Poplar Bluff.
Weather permitting, the eastbound lanes will be worked on from Monday, March 9 at 7 a.m. through Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m.
The westbound lanes will follow, taking place from Friday, April 17 at 7 a.m. through Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m.
The work zone will remain in place 24 hours a day until work is completed.
HARVIELL WOMAN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE IN BUTLER COUNTY
An area woman was arrested this week on a felony drug charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 29 year old Della Bryant, of Harviell, was taken into custody shortly before 6 pm Tuesday on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine.
Bryant is also facing charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid driver’s license, and no insurance.
Following the arrest, she was held at the Butler County Justice Center.
MARBLE HILL MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
A Marble Hill man was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash Wednesday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 31 year old man was driving on Missouri Highway 34 at County Road 504 in Bollinger County when his vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned.
He was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital with serious injuries.
MINGO JOB CORPS TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING TODAY
Anyone wanting to learn more about the Mingo Job Corps will have the opportunity to attend an event today.
The Mingo Job Corps quarterly Community Relations Council meeting will be held at noon today at the Mingo Job Corps Center outside of Puxico.
This will be an opportunity to visit the center, speak with staff, and hear about recent activities. For more information, call 573-222-3537.