POSSIBILITY OF FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW THIS EVENING
This evening there is the possibility of winter weather this evening in Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne Counties in Southeast Missouri from 6 pm tonight through noon Thursday. Rain or freezing rain is expected this evening along with a slight chance of snow. Temperatures are also expected to fall to around 30 degrees overnight.
If you have to get on the roads, remember to check road conditions in your area on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map, which is available at modot.org.
MAN ARRESTED IN RIPLEY COUNTY ON POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
A man was taken into custody in Ripley County on Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 43 year old Virgil Patterson, of Doniphan, was arrested on felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office following his arrest.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK IN WAYNE COUNTY
A public hearing has been scheduled for next week in Wayne County.
According to the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission, the city of Piedmont will be holding the hearing to discuss the city’s submission of an application for the 2020 MDNR Recreational Trails Program grant cycle, as well as a proposition by the city to build an extension of the city’s trail system.
The meeting will be held on January 30th at 1:30 pm at Piedmont City Hall on 115 West Green Street, and more information is available by contacting Mayor Bill Kirkpatrick at 573-223-7660.
JAZZ FESTIVAL PLANNED FOR THREE RIVERS COLLEGE IN FEBRUARY
There will be an annual jazz festival being held at the Three Rivers Community College next month.
The Patrons of the Arts will be presenting a performance by Jubilation Jazz, a group of musicians who use music to share gospel, as well as performances by junior high and high school bands from several other schools.
Tickets are available for purchase online at TRCC.Edu for $15, and the performance will be held at the campus’ Tinnin Fine Arts Center on February 14th, at 7 pm.
For more information on the festival, contact the Three Rivers College Music Department at 573-840-9639.
WOMAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES
A woman was taken into custody in Stoddard County on Tuesday on drug possession charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 29 year old Nathalie Fuchs, of Dexter, was booked on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following her arrest, on a $12,500 cash only bond.
STRUCTURE DESTROYED BY FIRE IN PORTAGEVILLE
A structure was destroyed in a fire in Portageville on Tuesday.
According to the Portageville Rural Fire Department, a structure fire was reported behind a residence in Hayward on State Highway T, where a shed had been completely engulfed in flame by the time crews had arrived at the scene.
The fire was started by the residents who were burning trash when the flames caught fire to the building, and no injuries were reported.
ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE IN RIPLEY COUNTY FOR REPAIRS
A road is scheduled to close in Ripley County today for repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route A in Ripley County will be closed while MoDOT crews replace a pipe underneath the roadway. The work is scheduled for today from 8 am to 2 pm.
For more information you can contact MoDOT by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT or by visiting www.MoDOT.Org.
