FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR AREAS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A flood watch has been issued for areas throughout Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a flood watch has been issued for Butler, Carter, New Madrid, Ripley, Stoddard, and Wayne Counties.
Weather officials state that remnants of storm Zeta will combine with a storm system moving in from the Southern Plains, inducing heavy, widespread showers. There is expected to be at least 3 to 4 inches of rainfall in affected areas.
The watch will be in effect starting today at 7 pm, and will continue until 10 am on Thursday.
ARCADIA VALLEY R-2 SWITCHING TO REMOTE LEARNING FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK
Due to growing concerns over the COVID-19 virus in the school, the Arcadia Valley R-2 school district will be switching to remote learning for the rest of the week.
According to officials with the school board, the decision was made after numerous cases of the coronavirus were reported this week from both students and staff.
All students will have access to online learning, and drive-through breakfast and lunch will be available from noon to 1 pm today through Friday for children 18 and under.
The school board will monitor the situation while students are away from campus, and further decisions will be made next week.
COVID-19 TESTING SITE AVAILABLE IN NEW MADRID COUNTY TOMORROW
There will be a testing event for the coronavirus in New Madrid County tomorrow.
According to the New Madrid County Health Department, the site will be held at the Public Safety Center on 342 US Highway 61 from 9 am to 1 pm, and will be available for all residents.
To register, you can contact the Missouri COVID-19 hotline by calling 877-435-8411, or by visiting www.Health.Mo.Gov.
ROADWAY IN NEW MADRID AND PEMISCOT COUNTIES SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION FOR REPAIRS
A roadway in New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties will be reduced while undergoing repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, several repair projects will be underway through North and Southbound Interstate 55, from mile marker 27 near Stanley in Pemiscot County, to mile marker 40 at Marston in New Madrid.
The work will begin today, and will continue throughout November 6th.
PUXICO WOMAN CHARGED ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES IN STODDARD COUNTY
A Puxico woman was charged on drug related charges in Stoddard County on Sunday.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 29 year old April Pender was booked on a Stoddard County warrant for possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officials state she was transported to the Stoddard County Jail, on a $7,660 cash only bond.
POPLAR BLUFF DRIVER INJURED FROM VEHICLE CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY
A local driver was injured in a vehicle crash in Butler County on Tuesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle was traveling on Woodland Meadow Drives, west of Poplar Bluff, where a vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment.
The driver received minor injuries from the crash, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
