Local News
Route 114 in Stoddard County Will be Reduced to One Lane
March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
This section of roadway is located between Clement Street and Route 25.
Weather permitting, work will performed Tuesday, March 12 through Friday, March 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
Last Updated on March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc9f/Route-114-in-Stoddard-County-Will-be-Reduced-to-One-Lane
Demolition of Route PP Overpass over I-55 for Scott City Interchange Construction
March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Demolition of the Route PP overpass over Interstate 55 in Scott County will be underway from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. March 14 through March 16, weather permitting. Demolition includes removal of the remaining portion of the overpass extending over northbound I-55.
During demolition, northbound I-55 traffic will utilize the newly constructed on and off ramps at Route PP.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
Last Updated on March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc8j/Demolition-of-Route-PP-Overpass-over-I55-for-Scott-City-Interchange-Construction
Commission Awards Contracts for Stoddard County Projects
March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on March 6. Awarded contracts include pavement improvements and drainage repairs.
Contracts include the following:
A $7,340,996 contract was awarded to Chester Bross Construction Comp., for pavement improvements on the following routes in Stoddard County:
Route 25 from Advance to Bernie, Mo., and;
Route Y from Route 25 to the Nestle Purina Plant in Bloomfield, Mo.
Work zones will be marked with signs as work is underway. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in these areas and plan for possible delays. MoDOT will alert drivers prior to any changes in traffic.
Last Updated on March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc8i/Commission-Awards-Contracts-for-Stoddard-County-Projects
Bridge Closure at Cairo, Illinois Starting March 18, 2019
March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
BRIDGE CLOSURE - US 60/62 SOUTH AT CAIRO
Alexander County, Illinois/Mississippi County, Missouri
Location - Cairo, IL
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling in the Cairo area that the US 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River will be closed.
The closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 18th at 8:00 a.m. extending through Thursday, March 21st, at 12:00 p.m. and Monday, March 25th at 8:00 a.m. extending through Thursday, March 28th at 12:00 p.m.
The bridge will be open to all traffic from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each night.
Crews will be performing required annual safety inspection of the structure.
Last Updated on March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc8h/Bridge-Closure-at-Cairo-Illinois-Starting-March-18-2019
Understanding Teen Depression - A Free Webinar
March 05th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Sikeston, Missouri - Please join Bootheel Counseling Services & Family Medical Clinic for a viewing of "Understanding Teen Depression" a free webinar featuring Rebekah Gibbons.
This Webinar trains parents, teachers, school staff, youth workers, and other caring adults to recognize depression in teens, communicate about depression with teens and parents, and know when and how to seek help in addressing depression.
The Webinar is from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Intended audience are parents, school faculty, youth workers, and other caring adults.
Bootheel Counseling Services is located at 760 Plantation Blvd, Sikeston, Missouri.
Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, March 19, 2019 by calling (573) 481-2836 or contact Jennifer Hartlein at jhartlein#bootheelcounseling.com
Last Updated on March 05th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc88/Understanding-Teen-Depression--A-Free-Webinar
