WINTER STORM WATCH TO BE IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
The National Weather Service is urging area residents to be prepared for winter weather that is coming this week.
KWOC News spoke with Rick Shanklin, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Paducah, about the upcoming system.
“That chance of wintery precipitation really is going to continue through much of the week, actually to Wednesday night, possibly even into at least Thursday morning across the area. Our main concern is the midweek system. Possibly beginning by late Tuesday night, certainly during the day Wednesday, and then especially Wednesday night.
That’s when we could see the greatest accumulations of ice across the region. Some areas, possibly even a quarter of an inch or more. Also look for some updates regarding that midweek system including a potential for some headlines here over the next day or so. And then we expect much colder air to arrive this weekend.
In fact, the coldest air of the entire winter season will be with us this weekend, so certainly any wintery precipitation we receive this week will be hard pressed to leave over the days following.”
A winter storm watch is currently set to be in effect from midnight tonight to noon on Thursday.
WAYNE COUNTY COVID 19 VACCINE CLINIC CANCELLED
The inclement weather that is projected for this week has caused the cancelation of a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic.
According to the Wayne County Health Center, they are cancelling the drive through clinic that was scheduled for Thursday and closing their vaccine waiting list.
Officials say that more information on a possible rescheduling of the clinic will be posted on the Wayne County Health Center Facebook page.
DUNKLIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES VACCINE CLINIC
A new Covid-19 vaccine clinic has been scheduled for this week in the Missouri Bootheel.
The Dunklin County Health Department announced Monday that they received 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
The vaccine is for those needing their first dose and the health department will be offering a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday at First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Kennett.
The clinic is scheduled for 8:30 am to 4:15 pm.
Registration is required and information on how to register is available on the Dunklin County Health Department Facebook page.
KENNETT CITY COUNCILMAN ARRESTED
A Southeast Missouri politician has been taken into custody on multiple charges.
According to authorities, Marco Parr, of Kennett, was arrested by the Kennett Police Department following an incident over the weekend. Parr is facing felony charges of 1st degree sodomy or attempted sodomy, 2nd degree kidnapping, 2nd degree domestic assault, and 3rd degree domestic assault.
Parr, who is a Kennett City Councilman, is scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Dunklin County.
GOVERNOR UNVEILS NEW TOOL TO HELP MISSOURIANS RECEIVE VACCINE
A new tool has been unveiled to assist Missourians in receiving a Covid-19 vaccine.
Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the Missouri Vaccine Navigator on Monday. The tool allows individuals to register for a vaccine, indicating their desire to be vaccinated. They will then complete a questionnaire to determine their eligibility based on Missouri’s priority phases.
Registrants will be notified upon activation of each phase and alerted when they become eligible. Individuals will then be able to seek vaccination from their health care provider if they have vaccines available or view mass vaccination events and other providers in their area.
In addition to helping individuals register for a vaccine, the Missouri Vaccine Navigator will remind registrants when it is time to schedule their second dose.
The Navigator is available at MOStopsCovid.com/navigator. Those with online accessibility issues are encouraged to call the COVID-19 hotline at 877-435-8411 for registration assistance.
COALITION FOR ROADWAY SAFETY OFFERING GRANTS FOR PROJECT PROM AND GRADUATION
Schools who will be holding Project Prom and Graduation events this year can now apply for grant money to help fund the events.
The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that choose student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such as location rental, food or entertainment.
The Southeast Coalition will be accepting applications until February 12th. For more information, call 573-472-9089.
