HEAVY RAINFALLS CAUSE DANGER FOR DRIVERS
Chances of thunderstorms are in the forecast for today and drivers are being urged to watch for flooded roadways.
Officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation say that several roads in Southeast Missouri are covered with water this morning, including in Ripley, Stoddard, Carter, Wayne, and New Madrid Counties.
Motorists are being reminded to never attempt to cross water that is over the roadway or attempt to go around any barricades. Also remember to be careful when driving in the rain.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported at least three vehicles either hydroplaning or sliding off the roadway Thursday in Stoddard County alone.
You can find highway conditions online 24 hours a day at traveler.modot.org.
The US Army Corps of Engineers says that Wappapello Lake is predicted to crest at less than 373.5 feet by Sunday. At 4 pm on Thursday the lake level was at 370.8 feet.
DONIPHAN CLEAN UP EVENT TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND
An event has been scheduled for this weekend to help clean up the city of Doniphan.
The 2nd Annual Unity for Our Community Doniphan City Clean Up will be held on Saturday. Registration will begin at 8 am at First Church of God, with the clean up going from 9 am to 12:30 pm. A safety vest, gloves, and bags will be provided.
More information is available on the 2nd Annual Unity for Our Community Doniphan City Clean up Facebook page.
KIDS MARATHON FOR ST. JUDE SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
An event will be held this weekend to help promote good lifestyles for children.
The St. Jude Kid’s Marathon and One Mile Fun Run has been scheduled for Saturday on the campus of Three Rivers College. The event is a kid’s only run to promote an active and healthy lifestyle and is open to kids through 8th grade.
The registration fee is $15.
For more information, call Miranda at 573-718-2875.
STEELE MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR ALLEGEDLY DELIVERING MARIJUANA INTO A JAIL FACILITY
A Southeast Missouri man has been taken into custody on a felony drug related charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 23 year old Torrance Shepherd, of Steele, was arrested Thursday afternoon on a felony charge of delivering a controlled substance into a jail facility.
He is also facing charges of resisting arrest and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officials say Shepherd was held at the Pemiscot County Jail.
POPLAR BLUFF DRAMA CLUB PERFORMANCE OF 12 ANGRY JURORS TO PREMIER TONIGHT
Tonight is the premiere of the Poplar Bluff High School Drama Club’s production of Twelve Angry Jurors.
Performances have been scheduled for 7 pm tonight and Sunday, along with an additional 2 pm showing on Sunday at the Kay Porter Theater. Doors open a half-hour prior to show time.
Tickets will be available for five dollars and for tonight only, four canned goods may substitute for the cost of admission to benefit Mule Pack Collections.
FAMILY FRIENDLY MUSICAL SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND AT THREE RIVERS COLLEGE
The Three Rivers College Music Department will be putting on a family-friendly musical this weekend.
The Swingsations, Three Rivers’ premiere student vocal ensemble, will be performing Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka today through Sunday at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center in Poplar Bluff.
Tickets will be available at the door for $10, $5 with any school ID, and free for children ages five and younger. The show will begin at 7 pm tonight and Saturday followed by a 2 pm performance on Sunday.
