HEAVY RAIN POSSIBLE FOR NEW YEARS EVE
There are chances of severe weather coming up as we celebrate the New Year.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is concern for a heavy rain and flooding threat on Friday night.
Widespread rainfall amounts from anywhere to a half an inch to four inches are forecast. The chances of heavier rain increase as you get closer to the Missouri Bootheel.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook, given the strong wind fields expected, severe storms cannot be completely ruled out Friday night as well.
FAYETTEVILLE WINS 34TH ANNUAL POPLAR BLUFF SHOWDOWN
The Fayetteville Bulldogs are your 2021 Showdown Champions.
The Bulldogs finished the 34th Annual Poplar Bluff Showdown as the lone undefeated team following their 65-44 victory over Poplar Bluff on Wednesday.
In the second game, Overton pulled off a last second victory over Forrest City, 75-73. In the final game of the tournament, South Side defeated Haywood 57-55.
The final standings saw Fayetteville take home the championship, followed by Poplar Bluff in second and Overton in third.
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS WRECK LEAVES ONE DEAD
A Northeast Arkansas woman has died in connection to a three vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 25 year old Megan Crawford, of Ravenden Springs, was attempting to pass a vehicle on US Highway 67 in Randolph County, when she collided head on with an oncoming vehicle. Crawford’s vehicle then struck the driver’s side of the vehicle she was attempting to pass.
Officials say that Crawford was killed in the wreck. A passenger in her vehicle was injured and transported to an area hospital. No other injuries were reported.
OFFICIALS ENCOURAGING MOTORISTS TO BE SAFE WHILE CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR
The New Year is quickly approaching and officials are reminding everyone who is planning to get out and celebrate this weekend to drive safely.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, officers will be working through January 1st to take drunk drivers off the road.
If you are driving to a New Year’s gathering, remember to buckle up and obey all traffic laws. If your plans include alcohol, remember to designate a sober driver or take a ride service to get home safely.
FOUR NEW STATE TROOPERS ASSIGNED TO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Four new State Troopers have been assigned to Southeast Missouri.
Colonel Eric Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, tells KWOC News that 25 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, January 12.
Four of the graduates will be coming to Southeast Missouri:
Kyle Hogan, of Gainesville, has been assigned to Zone 4, which covers Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, and Scott Counties.
Nathaniel Bishop, of Willow Springs, will report to Zone 9, which includes New Madrid and Pemiscot Counties. Tyler Reinke, of Lincoln, has been assigned to Zone 10 for Dunklin County.
Richard Wylie, of Wheaton, will be coming to Zone 11 which covers Stoddard County.
The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on Monday, January 31st.
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN RIPLEY COUNTY TO DISCUSS BLOCK GRANT
A public hearing will be held today in Ripley County to discuss a grant application.
The hearing has been scheduled for 10 am at the Ripley County Courthouse in Doniphan to discuss the county’s submission of an application for the fiscal year 2021 Community Development Block Grant Covid-19 program.
The county is proposing to request additional grant funding to assist in covering the increased costs of labor and materials needed for construction of the Ripley County Jail project. The total request amount is $470,783.
For more information on the proposed project, contact Presiding Commissioner Jesse Roy at 573-996-2623.
