WEATHER OFFICIALS SAY THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE WEATHER EVENT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING

Weather officials say we could see severe weather this afternoon and evening.

According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, the potential exists for a significant severe weather episode this afternoon and evening. Isolated to scattered supercells with very large hail, damaging winds and even a few tornadoes are possible.

This evening, these storms could evolve into a line of thunderstorms, with a significant damaging wind threat. The time frame to see severe weather will be from noon through 10 pm.

SEVERAL INJURIES REPORTED FROM VEHICLE CRASH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

There were several injuries reported following a vehicle crash in Dunklin County on Wednesday.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Route J, 3 miles west of Malden, where a vehicle traveling down the road was struck by another oncoming vehicle.

58 year old driver Keila Emery, and 46 year old occupant Waymon Burnett, received moderate injuries as a result of the crash, and were transported to a hospital in Stoddard County.

51 year old Deborah Baxter, who drove the oncoming vehicle, also received moderate injuries, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.

INTERSTATE SCHEDULED TO BE REDUCED DURING REPAIRS IN PEMISCOT COUNTY

An interstate will be reduced in Pemiscot County while repairs are underway.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Southbound I-155 between MM 9 to MM 10 will be reduced to a 14 foot width restriction from March 23rd to March 27th, from 7 am to 5 pm each day.

For more information on road work and conditions, visit MoDot.Org.

MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

A man was taken into custody in Wayne County on Wednesday on possession of methamphetamine.

According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, 35 year old Jason Allen, of Piedmont, was arrested on felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Following his arrest, he was transported to the Wayne County Jail.

FORMER PRIEST INDICTED ON SODOMY BY STODDARD COUNTY JURY

A former priest was indicted on sodomy charges by a Stoddard County Jury on Tuesday.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 76 year old Frederick Lutz was indicted on two felony charges on sodomy, as well as two felony charges on sexual abuse – on Tuesday by a Stoddard County grand jury.

These charges come from an investigation from allegations reported back in 2000, when Lutz served as priest for the St. Joseph Parish in Advance.

He currently holds a $25,000 cash or surety bond, and will be placed under house arrest when not appearing for court cases.

Lutz will appear for a court arraignment on March 23rd.

COMMUNITY BRIEFING SCHEDULED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON BRIDGE PROJECTS

There will be a community briefing in Wayne County regarding some bridge projects.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, two bridges in Wayne County are set to be replaced – one on Route A over Small Creek in Greenville, and one on Route 34 over the Black River.

The briefing will discuss and go into the details of the two projects, and will be held at the Greenville High School Library on 178 Walnut Street on March 31st, at 4 pm.