INCOMING STORM SYSTEM BRINGS WITH IT CHANCE OF HEAVY RAINFALL
An incoming storm system is bringing with it the chance of heavy rainfall.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are possible with increasing rain chances today and tonight.
Heavy rainfall will be the primary storm related hazard through the period. Weather officials say up to two and a half inches of rain is likely with this storm system, along with isolated flooding being a concern.
The chances of light to moderate rainfall are also expected on Wednesday.
TWO ST. LOUIS MEN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Authorities in the Missouri Bootheel arrested two men over the weekend on multiple felony charges.
According to the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Department, 32 year old Deandre Spears, and 30 year old Reginald Jackson, both of St. Louis, were taken into custody Sunday night on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for ecstasy pills and possession of methamphetamine.
Both are also facing a charge of possession of marijuana.
Following their arrest, both Spears and Jackson were taken to the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Office.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT SET TO CAUSE DELAYS OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS IN BUTLER COUNTY
Business 60 in Butler County will be reduced with a 12-foot width restriction over the next few months as contractor crews perform roadside work.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of roadway involved is located from Business U.S. 60/67 to Second Street.
Weather permitting, work will take place beginning on Monday February 1st through Friday October 1st from 6 am to 6 pm daily.
COURTHOUSES IN BUTLER AND RIPLEY COUNTIES MOVE BACK TO PHASE TWO THIS WEDNESDAY
Courthouses in Butler and Ripley Counties will move back to phase two beginning this Wednesday.
According to Presiding Circuit Judge Michael Pritchett, the courts, which reverted to operating phase one in early November, will now move back to Phase Two, after seeing the number of positive cases substantially decreasing on a weekly average over the past four weeks.
Under phase two, it allows the courts to increase the numbers of individuals in the courtroom to a total of 25, although that is the maximum number allowed and is not required.
The courts will remain under phase two until further notice, and the situation will continue to be monitored.
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS SCHEDULED TO CLOSE
Driver examination stations throughout Missouri are scheduled for closing.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC News that the stations will close on February 12th for Lincoln’s Birthday, and again on February 17th for Washington’s Birthday. The stations will resume operations on February 15th and February 18th.
For more information, contact the Patrol by calling 573-526-6115.
CHAFFEE MAN INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A Chaffee man was injured over the weekend in a single vehicle wreck.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 56 year old Sherman Vessells was driving on US Highway 60 in New Madrid County when his vehicle ran off the left side of the road, crossed the median, and struck a guardrail.
Officials say the wreck occurred one mile west of Sikeston at around 2:30 am on Saturday.
Vessells suffered moderate injuries in the wreck and was transported by ambulance to an area hospital.
