Rollover Accident North Of Butler of I-49

The Butler Fire Department along with the Bates County Sheriff's Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a 1 vehicle rollover accident on Southbound I-49 around mile marker 133.8 just North of Butler. Unknown at this time of injuries it's very slick out there please use caution when you are traveling and as always if you don't have to travel please stay home. Bates County Live will update this accident and all accidents when information becomes available.

Two accidents working on I-49

The Bates County Sheriff's Department along with the Adrian Fire Department are headed to the scene of a 3 car accident with 1 vehicle rolled over on I-49 about 1.5 miles south of Adrian. Extent of injuries is unknown. Another accident is in the wrap up stages on I-49 near AA highway. No injuries reported. The Road conditions appear to be worsening as freezing precipitation is starting to cause black ice conditions. Likewise, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter weather advisory due to rain, sleet and snow expected through 6 p.m. tomorrow.

Fundraiser planned for Amsterdam community building rennovation

After many years of use, the Amsterdam Community Building is in dire need of repairs and remodeling. A benefit dinner and auction is set to take place on February 15 at the building located on Y highway in Amsterdam. The schedule includes dinner at 5 p.m. to include chili, potato soup, dessert and drinks.

An auction will begin at 6:30 featuring items donated by local merchants, along with baked goods.

As a special attraction, a new game will be played called "Fowl Shot"- similar to the famed Bessie Bingo game played on main street each year at Jubilee. The winner in Fowl Shot will receive the tidy sum of $500.

Anyone interested in making a donation may call 660-267-3117 or 660-464-0552.

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Trying to Prevent Tobacco Use

On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will announce the launch of its first national public education campaign to prevent youth tobacco use.

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability and death in the United States, causing more than 480,000 deaths each year. Nearly 90 percent of established adult smokers smoked their first cigarette by age 18, making early intervention critical. And each day, more than 3,200 youth in the United States try their first cigarette and more than 700 teens become daily smokers.

The campaign, an unprecedented effort for the FDA, uses visually compelling and personally relevant ads to educate youth about the dangers of tobacco use and encourage them to be tobacco free.

Family owned business announces Grand Opening of new location

Delicious peanut brittle awaits customers at Byrd's
Pecans Delights in Adrian

Mention Byrd's Pecans anywhere around the area and the name recognition is immediate.  The family owned business was the brainchild of Vernon and Mary Ann Byrd of rural Amoret, whom for many years have maintained a large pecan grove south of Virginia near the Maris Des Cygnes river.

With the grove came a store location in Virginia, well visible from the intersection of 52 and V highways. On some days, from outside the building a constant clicking sound can be heard as cracking machines process and package pecans that are widely distributed around the area.

While Vernon Byrd passed away some time back, the rest of the family continues to operate the business with the same enthusiasm that has made the Byrd's name famous. Jennifer Cassaday, Adrian resident and granddaughter of Vernon Byrd wants to keep the business moving forward and has opened a specialty shop in Adrian. "We are creating a place where someone can come in, sit down, have a slice of pie with ice cream just like the good old days" said Cassaday.

A nice place to sit, visit and enjoy some locally made pecan goodies
in Adrian

Hence, the Grand Opening of Byrd's Pecans Delights is happening tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. at 22 E. Main St. in Adrian.

Stop by, have some pie, enjoy some delicious treats and meet the staff. More information can be found on the Byrd's Facebook page here.

Rich Hill teacher receives statewide recognition

Mendy Bridgewater

Mendy Bridgewater was nominated for the Outstanding Rural Elementary Award Teacher given by the Missouri Association of Rural Education. A committee chose her out of all the elementary teachers submitted in Missouri. Later on in February she will attend a banquet in Lake of the Ozarks to be honored for her award.

-courtesy Rich Hill Tiger Talk

Weather Update: Snow and Ice Expected

Looks like a range of wintry weather will effect the region over the next 36 hours. Light snow will accumulate across far northern Kansas and north Missouri this morning with up to an inch of accumulation. Light freezing drizzle will spread north from southern Kansas and Missouri this afternoon, with freezing rain tonight across parts of central MO. However, late tonight expect a wide swath of snow to spread east through Kansas and Missouri bringing additional snow accumulations through Saturday.