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 later today and tonight.
Heavy rainfall will be the primary storm related hazard through the period. Weather officials say up to 3 inches of rain is likely with this storm system, along with isolated flooding being a concern.
The chances of heavy rain are also expected to continue into Thursday.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS TO FORCE CLOSURE OF STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TODAY
Route K in Stoddard County will be closed through Thursday so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway to be closed is located between Route 25 and Route BB.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled to take place today and tomorrow from 7 am to 5 pm, both days.
21ST ANNUAL POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR THIS FRIDAY
The 21st Annual Poplar Bluff School Foundation Golf Tournament is coming up at the end of this week.
The four person scramble tournament is scheduled for Friday, April 30th, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course. Tee time will be at noon.
All proceeds from the event will go toward student scholarships and teacher projects.
If you would like to enter a team, or become a hole sponsor, contact Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Scott Dill's office at 573-785-7751.
MALDEN MAN FACING CHARGES FOLLOWING DEADLY MOTORCYCLE WRECK IN BUTLER COUNTY
A Malden man is facing charges in a crash that caused the death of a Clarkton woman Monday in Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck happened around 8:30 pm Tuesday on Route CC at County Road 660, when a motorcycle driven by 39 year old Derek McCoin, of Malden, ran off the roadway and struck an embankment, causing both occupants to be ejected.
A passenger on the motorcycle, 56 year old Becky Paulson, was killed in the wreck.
The driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. He sustained serious injuries in the wreck and was airlifted to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
DRIVERS REMINDED TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR BICYCLES
Warmer weather brings with it an increase of bicycles on Missouri’s roadways and state officials are asking motorists to keep an eye out for them.
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Transportation shows that eight fatalities reported in 2020 involved a bicycle, with 369 injured.
Bicyclists should take precautions to remain safe while on the road. A bicyclist must be equipped with brakes that will enable its driver to stop the bicycle 25 feet from a speed of 10 mph on dry, level, clean pavement.
Experts also recommend bicyclists obey the law and keep safety in mind. Reviewing bicycle safety guiltiness and traffic laws are a great way to prepare for bicycling season. For more safety tips go online to www.mshp.org.
REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY ON INTERSTATE 55
Southbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot width restriction today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from mile marker 53 to mile marker 50.
Work is scheduled to take place today through 5 pm.
