Alternative used to fix potholes

'Slag' from power plant is new method

scottw@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- One public entity's waste can be another's road material.

During their regular meeting Thursday, Mississippi County Commissioners said the county road and bridge department has found a new filler for temporarily fixing potholes: slag from the Sikeston Power Plant.

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