POPLAR BLUFF -- The first summer holiday weekend is here, and Memorial Day
weekend is an opportunity for Missourians to enjoy the many recreational possibilities.
Whether visiting family, going to one of Missouri's lakes or enjoying other travel destinations, the Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to think about safety when making plans for the upcoming holiday weekend.
"I encourage every driver--of a vehicle or a vessel--to make safety part of their three-day weekend plans," said Col. Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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