WMOK – Massac County, IL – Just after 6pm on Monday evening the Irvin S Cobb Bridge, better known locally as the “Brookport Bridge” was closed for around an hour and a half due to a collision on the bridge.  

It was quite a crash for the Brookport bridge as multiple vehicles were involved.

WMOK has sent a request to both McCracken Sheriff’s Department and Paducah Police Department to inquire as to any charges or citations issued during the event. 

WMOK – Massac County, IL – Residents in the Rosebud area of Pope County, as well as those in the Midway and Riepe Ridge areas of Massac County, are advised that a precautionary boil order is in effect following a water main break that occurred Monday night. The order will remain in place until Thursday, May 7th, at 10:00 AM.

The boil order specifically applies to drinking water, although authorities have confirmed that there are no known issues with water quality. The precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety of residents while repairs are made.

Efforts have been made to communicate directly with affected customers via text messages, phone calls, and emails. However, officials acknowledge that they may not have updated contact information for all residents, which is why this public announcement is being made.

To assist residents in determining whether they reside in the impacted area, a list of roads affected by the water main break has been provided. The affected roads include Crestwood Road, Holtkamp Road, and Fritz Road.

Residents are urged to take the necessary precautions until further notice.

To help determine if you are in the affected area, here is a list of roads that cover the affected area:

Everyone along- Crestwood Road, Holtkamp Road, Fritz Korte Road, Loverkamp Road, Riepe Ridge Road, Mann Lake Road, Clannahan Hill Road, and Jones Orchard Road.

Some customers on the north end of Pell Road- not Pell Road in the Brookport area.

Some customer on Midway Road on the north end and in the Midway Community- not Midway Road near the country club or directly off Highway 145.

Some customers along Rosebud Road, but in the Pope County area and eastern Massac County- Not Rosebud Road directly off Highway 145 or the Jefferson School/ Round Knob area.

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