STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Highway Patrol reports that a Bernie man was sent to the hospital at 5:45 a.m. on Sunday after he fell asleep at the wheel.

According to deputies, Heath W. Williams, 25, was driving his 2000 Dodge northbound on Route BB about .3 miles north of Sikeston when he fell asleep causing the vehicle to travel off the left side of the road and hit a mailbox and tree.

Police say Williams was wearing a seatbelt. He was taken to Missouri Delta with moderate injuries.

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The deadline to apply for individual disaster assistance for Missouri residents has been extended.

At the request of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline for renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding to register for state and federal disaster assistance.

The new deadline is Aug. 26, 2011, according to FEMAs joint field office in Columbia, Mo.

"If you had damage, you must register with FEMA by Aug. 26, 2011. Don't prejudge your situation or feel that you may be taking something away from your neighbor," said Federal Coordinating Officer Libby Turner.  "We want to make every effort to reach all Missourians and ensure that they receive assistance for eligible losses."

BERNIE, MO (KFVS) - The Bernie R-XIII School District registration and supply list for the 2011-2012 school year is available.

Registration for new students to the district for the high school and elementary will be in the high school media center August 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The returning student registration for grades seven through 12 only or students who were enrolled at the end of the 2010-2011 school year, will be at the high school media center on August 9. Grades seven, eight and 12 will register from 8:30 a..m. to 11:30 a.m. and grades nine, 10 and 11 will register from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Kindergarten orientation will be Friday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The elementary school open house will be in the high school gym on Tuesday, August 16 at 6 p.m.