CHANCES OF SEVERE WEATHER RETURN TO THE AREA TODAY

We are once again looking at chances of severe weather today in Southeast Missouri.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a risk for severe thunderstorms exists this afternoon into this evening.

Supercells with a large hail and tornado risk may then form into a large complex of storms with a significant damaging wind threat.

POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SET FOR TONIGHT

The Poplar Bluff High School Class of 2025 will be receiving their diplomas tonight.

The PBHS Graduation Ceremony will be held tonight beginning at 7 pm at the Black River Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 pm and only people with tickets will be admitted.

Officials say that no admittance will be permitted after 7 pm.

FORMER MISSOURI GOVERNOR AND UNITED STATES SENATOR CHRISTOPHER “KIT” BOND PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 86

A former Missouri Governor and United States Senator has passed away.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that Christopher “Kit” Bond died Tuesday in St. Louis at the age of 86.

Bond served as Missouri Governor for two terms, from 1973 to 1977 and then from 1981 to 1985.