MULTIPLE REPORTS OF STORM DAMAGE IN NORTHERN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Strong storms crossed Southeast Missouri late Sunday night resulting in multiple damage reports in the northern section of the region.
According to storm reports from the National Weather Service, at least five homes were destroyed between Farmington and Fredericktown.
A twitter video also showed a camper destroyed on a Fredericktown area road.
We will keep following this story and bring you any updated storm reports as they come in.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SOFTBALL TEAM REACHES STATE FINAL FOUR
A Southeast Missouri Softball team will be playing in the state Final Four this week.
The East Carter Lady Redbirds have advanced to the Class 1 state Semi-final following their 6-3 victory over Leeton on Saturday in Centerview.
The Lady Redbirds will now rest up before heading to Springfield to take on the Maysville Lady Wolverines. First pitch is scheduled for 11 am this Friday.
BUTLER COUNTY FAIR SET FOR THIS WEEK
The Butler County Fair returns this week.
According to organizers, the fair is officially scheduled for October 27th through the 30th.
Events will include Barrel Racing on Thursday, the Rodeo on Friday, along with the parade and demolition derby on Saturday.
A full schedule of events is available at BCFair.org.
POPLAR BLUFF TEACHER MAKES SHORTLIST FOR OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR PROGRAM
A local middle school teacher was chosen for the shortlist in the second annual McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Program.
According to the Poplar Bluff School District, 4th grade math teacher Aleanna Moore was reportedly one of nine regional honorees, which also included a single grand prize winner.
There were a total of 724 nominations for the program.
At the end of the month, Moore will receive a $100 Visa gift card, which she said she plans to use toward classroom headphone sets along with a ‘best teacher ever’ coffee mug.
Moore has served at the Poplar Bluff Middle School for the past five years. Before that she was employed at Oak Grove and Lake Road Elementary Schools.
WAPPAPELLO MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY CHARGES IN BUTLER COUNTY
Authorities in Butler County have arrested an area man on multiple felony charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 52 year old Donald Norman, of Wappapello, was taken into custody Sunday morning on felony charges of receiving stolen property and driving while revoked.
Following the arrest, Norman was held at the Butler County Jail.
ROADSIDE WORK TO CAUSE DELAYS THIS WEEK IN GREENVILLE
Business 67 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform roadside work.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Route E to Walnut Street in Greenville.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday, from 8 am to 4 pm each day.
