SECOND DEATH RELATED TO COVID-19 HAS BEEN CONFIRMED IN PETTIS COUNTY
The Pettis County Health Center has reported a 28-percent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases over the last week. ...Read more
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TWO NEW CASES OF VIRUS CONFIRMED IN COOPER COUNTY
The Cooper County Public Health Center has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19. ...Read more
COOPER COUNTY HEALTH CENTER LIMITS COVID-19 TESTING
The Cooper County Public Health Center is providing limited testing per DHSS guidelines for COVID-19, by appointment only. ...Read more
TWENTY NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SALINE COUNTY SINCE FRIDAY
Saline County Health Department Administrator Tara Brewer, says there are now 352 cases of the novel coronavirus that have been confirmed in Saline County with 64 of those cases being active. There are now 283 persons classified as “recovered” according to CDC guidelines, two people remain hospitalized and there have been a total of five deaths related to the virus in Saline County. ...Read more
SALINE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD APPROVES PURCHASE OF COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST KITS
The Saline County Health Department Board of Trustees recently held an emergency meeting to discuss the purchase of COVID-19 Antibody Test Kits. ...Read more
LOCAL HOSPITAL LIMITS COVID-19 TESTING DUE TO NATIONWIDE SUPPLY SHORTAGE
Due to a shortage of testing supplies nationwide, Fitzgibbon Hospital has announced, effective Tuesday, July 14 COVID-19 tests will only be available to individuals with a doctor’s order. ...Read more
LAFAYETTE COUNTY CONFIRMS FOUR NEW CASES OF COVID-19
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 has been increasing rapidly in the last two weeks in Lafayette County. ...Read more
HEALTH DEPARTMENT CANCELS IN-OFFICE SERVICES FOR TIME BEING
Due to having a member of its staff test positive for COVID-19, the Carroll County Health Department, as of today, is canceling all in-office services until further notice. ...Read more
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 14
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, July 14, in Pettis County. ...Read more
GOVERNOR PARSON SCHEDULED TO SIGN EIGHT BILLS INTO LAW
Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to sign eight bills into law on Monday, July 13. ...Read more
TWO MORE POSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN CHARITON COUNTY
The Chariton County Health Center has been notified that there are two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Chariton County. ...Read more
BREAKING: MVC HOMECOMING EVENTS, ACTIVITIES CANCELED
The Missouri Valley College administration has announced the cancellation of all 2020 homecoming activities due to the coronavirus pandemic. ...Read more
NEED HUNTER EDUCATION? MDC OFFERS OPTIONS
With hunting seasons coming up for deer, turkey, migratory birds, waterfowl and other game, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missouri hunters who need hunter education to get it early. ...Read more
ASHCROFT DETAILS AUGUST 4 PRIMARY VOTING OPTIONS
Last week, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft traveled the state to discuss election law changes brought about by SB 631, which created a COVID-related option to vote by absentee ballot and offers every registered voter an opportunity to vote by mail-in ballot with notarization. Missouri’s next election is the August 4 primary. ...Read more
BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING POSTPONED
City officials say due to unforeseen circumstances, the Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen meeting scheduled to be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 13, at the park has been postponed until further notice. ...Read more
