FLOOD WARNINGS TO BE IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF BLACK AND ST. FRANCIS RIVER
The National Weather Service says multiple rivers in Southeast Missouri will be under flood warnings.
A flood warning is currently in effect for the Black River in the Annapolis and Pocahontas areas and will be in effect from this evening through tomorrow morning in the Poplar Bluff area.
In Poplar Bluff the Black River was at 13.09 feet at 3:15 am this morning and is expected to rise to near the flood stage of 16 feet early this evening.
At 16 feet, minor flooding may occur, mainly affecting bottomland and surrounding low lying areas. The NWS says that if the water continues to rise, Hillcrest Park will be affected.
Weather officials say that the St. Francis River will also be under a flood warning in the Patterson and St. Francis areas.
HEAVY STORMS HIT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ON WEDNESDAY
Multiple heavy storms battered Southeast Missouri on Wednesday.
The heavy rains resulted in flash flooding in New Madrid County and the closure of Route H and Route N in Shannon County.
Power outages were also reported last night in the Poplar Bluff area and Ameren Missouri says that over 100 people were without power this morning in the Caruthersville area.
Officials in Carter County also reported dime size hail.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK NEAR DEXTER
A Sikeston man suffered serious injuries Wednesday evening following a single vehicle wreck in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, shortly after 6 pm a vehicle ran off of US 60 and struck a guardrail around two miles east of Dexter.
A passenger, 75 year old Therman Kimball, was seriously injured in the wreck and taken to a Sikeston hospital. No injuries were listed for the driver of the vehicle.
ILLINOIS MAN ARRESTED IN BUTLER COUNTY ON FELONY FIREARM CHARGE
An Illinois man was taken into custody Tuesday in Butler County on a felony firearm charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 28 year old Anthony Ferrell, of Peoria, Illinois, was arrested on a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Ferrell is also facing charges of possession of a defaced firearm and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
DRUG TAKE BACK EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Poplar Bluff Police Department is one of several area law enforcement agencies who will be participating in this weekend’s Drug Take Back event.
KWOC News spoke with Lieutenant Darron Moore with the Poplar Bluff Police Department about the event.
“This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Poplar Bluff Police Department and The Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 13th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their home of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal to the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 1111 Poplar. We cannot accept needles and sharps, only pills and patches will be accepted. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last October, Americans turned in 366 tons, over seven hundred and thirty pounds of prescription drugs, at almost 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall in its 12 previous take back events the DEA and its partners have taken it over 7.1 million pounds, more than 3,500 tons of pills”
For more information or to find a collection site near you go online to www.dea.gov.
BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC NEXT MONTH FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The Butler County Health Department will be hosting a free immunization clinic next month for some High School Students.
The clinic has been scheduled for Thursday, May 18, at the High School for incoming seniors to take the Meningococcal vaccine and Friday, May 19, at Junior High for incoming eighth graders to receive the Tdap.
Students, unless exempt, are required by law to be properly immunized and provide verification before attending school. School officials say that packets are available in school nursing offices, and must be returned by tomorrow.
PIPE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN BUTLER COUNTY
Route CC in Butler County will be reduced today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform a pipe replacement.
According to MoDot officials, the work zone will be located between Route FF and County Road 661.
Work is scheduled to be performed today from 8 am to 4 pm.
UTILTIY WORK TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Southbound Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced with a 10 foot width restriction today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews install a fiber optic line.
According to MoDot, the section of roadway affected is located at the intersection of Southbound Route 25 and Route 60. The ramp from Route 25 South to Westbound Route 60 will be closed during the installation.
Work is scheduled for 6 am to 4 pm today.
MODOT CREWS TO BE IN STODDARD COUNTY FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS
Route 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
Officials say the road will be reduced today from 6 am to 4:30 pm and the work zone is located between Route 51 and Route TT.
