ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER INCLUDING TORNADOES POSSIBLE THIS EVENING IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas could see severe weather tonight.
According to officials with the National Weather Service in Paducah, a chance of thunderstorms will spread north and east across our region later this afternoon and evening.
Severe weather is possible with this system, especially across Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas this evening. The region is currently under an enhanced risk for severe weather.
The main hazards will be damaging winds and large hail, but a few tornadoes may be a concern too. Locally heavy rainfall could also lead to some isolated minor flooding issues. A flash flood watch is in effect for our region through 7 am on Friday.
SEVERAL POPLAR BLUFF LOCATIONS OFFERING CURBSIDE MEAL SERVICE
There are several locations in Poplar Bluff that will be offering free breakfast and lunch throughout the week for all children under 18.
According to Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Dr. Scott Dill, multiple schools and locations will be offering a free breakfast and lunch service to families in need throughout the city.
The locations offering the meal service include the Poplar Bluff Middle School, the O’ Neal Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary, the Bread Shed, Wheatley School, the North Side Nutrition Center, Oak View Apartments at 741 East Outer Road, and the Midland Church located on 110 West Victor Street.
One hot breakfast and one cold lunch is available for each present child from 11 am to 1 pm Monday through Friday.
You do not need an ID or paperwork to receive a meal for your children.
SCHEDULED ELECTION FOR APRIL SUSPENDED UNTIL JUNE
An executive order has been passed that will delay all Missouri municipal elections until June.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed the order on Wednesday, which will be postponing Missouri’s elections, which were previously scheduled to be held on April 7th, now will be held on June 2nd.
The deadline for filing as a write-in candidate is still set for March 27th at 5 pm, however the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot has been extended to May 20th.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE SETS REMOTE CLASSES DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS
Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff will be shifting to remote only classes due to the coronavirus.
Most classes will be out for the rest of the week, and will turn completely to online courses starting next week. The campus itself will remain open, with the Library and Tutoring center extending its weekday hours to 8 am through 8 pm.
The college has just recently recovered from a ransomware attack on February 25th, which was found to be a strain of virus that shut down most of the college’s online systems.
The investigation into the attack is still ongoing, but most of the college’s systems have been restored to working order.
FIRST DEATH IN MISSOURI REPORTED FROM COVID-19 VIRUS
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced the first Missouri death from the COVID-19 virus.
The Governor announced the death yesterday afternoon, reporting that the patient was from Boone County.
There are currently 24 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Missouri, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services states that anyone who has come into contact with those who are isolated and showing symptoms, or if you are showing symptoms, you should contact your primary physician.
TWO ARRESTED IN BUTLER COUNTY ON METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION
Two people were taken into custody yesterday in Butler County on methamphetamine possession.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 36 year old Mitzi Moss, and 43 year old Basil Foster, were both arrested on felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Foster was additionally charged on possession of drug paraphernalia.
They were both transported to the Butler County Jail following their arrest.
MULTIPLE INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY
Four area residents were injured from a vehicle crash in Butler County on Wednesday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol report that a vehicle pulled into the path of another oncoming car on Missouri 142 – 3 miles south of Poplar Bluff.
The driver of the oncoming car, and three occupants of the traveling vehicle, received minor injuries from the crash, and were all transported to hospitals in Poplar Bluff.
ROAD IN WAYNE COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION FOR REPAIRS
A road in Wayne County will be reduced while construction crews perform repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of roadway of Route 67, between County Road 214 and Route EE, will be reduced to a one lane, 10-foot width restriction, while pavement repairs are in place.
The work will take place from March 30th to April 27th, from 6 am to 6 pm daily.
