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An accident happened at 11:05 Friday morning in Texas County on Highway 63 about two miles north of Licking. According to the highway patrol report, a 1999 GMC driven by 58-year old Vickie Smith of Licking was traveling southbound on highway 63, ran off the roadway and traveled down an embankment, overturning several times. Smith suffered serious injuries and was taken by Air ambulance to University Medical in Columbia. It is unknown if she was wearing a seat restraint. The GMC was totaled and removed by Jay’s Automotive of Houston. 

The Salem Police Department has released more of their report. On Monday, November 24^th at 2:10 in the morning, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the arrest of a 44-year old Salem male for driving while intoxicated. He was incarcerated pending the application for a warrant. Later that morning at 8:49, an officer was detailed to the Walnut Motel in reference to property damage. The investigation revealed that someone made entry to an apartment by breaking the door open and then damaged ceiling tiles and damaged the closet doors causing $750 in damages. Also located in the apartment were used hypodermic needles. Later on that afternoon at 2:34, an officer was dispatched to the Country Corner Cafe located on Fourth Street in reference to an assault. That investigation revealed that a 27-year old Salem female had assaulted a 29-year old Salem female and caused $260 in damages to the establishment. She was arrested for assault and damage to private property. She was then issued summonses to appear in court and released. On Tuesday, November 12:50 in the afternoon, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a stolen debit card. That investigation revealed that someone stole a  debit card and withdrew approximately $660. On Wednesday, November 26^th at 11:00 at night, an officer was detailed to the 500 block of East Dent in reference to a possible prowler. The investigation led to the arrest of an intoxicated 19-year old High Ridge male on two active arrest warrants, one from Franklin County and one from Festus. He was then incarcerated pending extradition. On Friday, November 28^th at 11:03 at night, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 200 block of West Rolla in reference to a domestic disturbance. The investigation led to the arrest of a 29-year old Salem male for disorderly conduct. He was issued a summons to appear in court and incarcerated on a 12-hour hold. On Saturday, November 29^th at 5:24 in the evening an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a stolen EBT card. The investigation revealed that someone stole an EBT card and used it for $200 in unauthorized purchases. Later that night at 10:40, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1400 block of South Wines in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed that someone took an iPhone 4s, a Samsung laptop computer, and clothing from the residence. The stolen items are valued at $1,100. Then at 11:45 that same night a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the arrest of a 21-year old Salem male for driving while intoxicated. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding property damage, stolen debit cards, or theft reports.

With the support of the National Park Service (NPS), partners of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail will gather on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at 1:00 PM to unveil official national historic trail signs. The event will begin downtown at the Iron County Courtroom in Ironton, Missouri. Following the dedication, guests will have the opportunity to drive this newly signed three-mile stretch of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. The unveiling event celebrates the continuing effort by the NPS and its partners to preserve and develop the national historic trail for increased public awareness and use. Participating in the event will be Iron County officials, the Missouri Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association (TOTA), and area elected officials. Donald Barzowski, Iron County's presiding commissioner, and Deloris Gray Wood, president of the Missouri chapter of TOTA, will unveil the new signs. Driving directions for the route will be provided to those who wish to follow the trail after the dedication ceremony. The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail commemorates the United States government's forced removal of the Cherokee Indians from their traditional homelands in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Alabama to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma in 1838 and 1839. Over 600 miles of the trail stretch across 26 counties in southern Missouri, and include three separate routes. Congress designated the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail as part of the National Trails System in 1987, and the NPS National Trails Intermountain Region is responsible for working with communities and partners to preserve the trail.

Work to replace the Highway 8 bridge over Dry Fork Creek in Phelps County is scheduled to begin in early 2015, after a contract for the project was recently awarded by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. Roberson Contractors, Inc. of Poplar Bluff was awarded the contract, after submitting the low bid of $2,124,223.51. Work on the bridge, located east of St. James, can be performed between January and October 2015. The current bridge will remain in place until the new bridge is built and a new roadway segment is connected. For more information about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636).

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