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Route 25 in Stoddard County Reduced for Drainage Repairs
August 03rd 2021 by Dee Loflin
Route 25 in Stoddard County Reduced for Drainage Repairs

Missouri Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs. 

This section of roadway is located from Route AC to Route E.

Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Aug. 4 and Thursday, Aug. 5 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT


Last Updated on August 03rd 2021 by Dee Loflin




Route WW in Stoddard County Reduced for Culvert Replacement
August 03rd 2021 by Dee Loflin
Route WW in Stoddard County Reduced for Culvert Replacement

 Route WW in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.

This section of roadway is located between County Road 436 and County Road 442.

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Aug. 2 and Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT 


Last Updated on August 03rd 2021 by Dee Loflin




Route 25 in Stoddard County Reduced for Culvert Replacement
August 03rd 2021 by Dee Loflin
Route 25 in Stoddard County Reduced for Culvert Replacement

Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.

This section of roadway is located between Route M and Route AB.

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Aug. 2 and Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT


Last Updated on August 03rd 2021 by Dee Loflin




Several Inmates Test Positive for Covid-19 at Stoddard County Jail
July 27th 2021 by Dee Loflin
Several Inmates Test Positive for Covid-19 at Stoddard County Jail

Bloomfield, MO - It has been reported by the Stoddard County Health Department and the Stoddard County Sheriff's Department that several inmates at the Stoddard County Jail have tested positive with COVID-19.

According to Ben Godwin, Stoddard County Health Department Director, "They are in the process of testing all inmates with Covid-19 Rapid Tests as we have had positive cases among the inmates in the jail yesterday and today."

Carl Hefner, Stoddard County Sheriff commented, "As of Monday, July 26th we have confirmed there are active COVID-19 cases in the Stoddard County Jail. Since the COVID outbreak began we at the Stoddard County Jail have taken precautions in preventing COVID from being in our jail. Even with the precautions taken it was inevitable that COVID would get in our jail facility. We have been very fortunate to this point to not have had any cases in our jail."

"We are currently working diligently to isolate people as best as we can. At this time no inmates have had the need to seek medical attention but if the need arises, we are committed to keeping the inmates safe as well as the general public."

The Stoddard County Sheriff's Department is currently working on a testing plan for the inmates and staff.

Hefner would like to reassure the public that if you are in need of law enforcement, please do not hesitate to contact them.

"We will continue to offer our services regardless of the situation in the jail," continued Hefner.  "We will strive to keep our community safe from a law enforcement standpoint as well as keeping our citizens safe from COVID. Any of our staff that are showing any signs or symptoms of COVID are required to obtain a COVID test before returning to work so the citizens can feel safe."



Last Updated on July 27th 2021 by Dee Loflin




Route JJ in New Madrid, Stoddard Counties to Close for Pavement Repairs
July 21st 2021 by Dee Loflin
Route JJ in New Madrid, Stoddard Counties to Close for Pavement Repairs

Route JJ in New Madrid, Stoddard Counties will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.

This section of roadway is located from Route D in New Madrid County to the end of state maintenance in Stoddard County.

Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, July 22 through Tuesday, July 27 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

The work zone will be marked with signs.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT 


Last Updated on July 21st 2021 by Dee Loflin




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