RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
We are continuing to follow chances of severe weather today for Southeast Missouri.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service, there is a slight to enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms. The most favorable window for severe weather spans from the afternoon into the early evening hours.
Weather officials say that damaging winds will be the primary concern, but large hail and a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
A wind advisory will also be in effect today until 7 pm for most of our listening area. Winds will average 20 to 30 mph in many locations, especially as we get into the afternoon hours. Some wind gusts over 45 mph are also expected.
HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF
A hunter education class will be held next month in Poplar Bluff.
The Hunter Education Spring Skills Session has been scheduled for Monday, April 4th at the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
The event is open to the public at no cost, but students must pre register online by March 31st. A link to pre register is available on our website.
Class participants must bring proof of completion of the knowledge portion of the hunter’s education course.
ALMOST MONTH LONG PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route BB in Mississippi and New Madrid Counties will be reduced with a 10-foot width restriction for almost a month as contractor crews mill and overlay the roadway.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route 80 to Route P.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Wednesday, April 27th, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
THREE INJURED IN EARLY MORNING WRECK NEAR NEELYVILLE
Three area residents were injured in a wreck early Tuesday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred when a vehicle driven by 65 year old Carlis Emmons, of Holcomb, crossed the centerline of US Highway 67, near Neelyville, and struck a truck head on.
Emmons suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was taken to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
Two others were also seriously injured and taken to area hospitals.
STATE ROAD CREWS WORKING TO REPAIR POTHOLES
The Missouri Department of Transportation says that crews are out working on patching potholes throughout the state.
Officials say that the majority of pothole patching repairs are done from now through the end of April.
Short-term repairs are made using a cold asphalt mix with a priority to fill the deepest potholes first. The long-term fix, a hot asphalt mix, isn’t effective until temperatures remain warm for a prolonged period.
When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, remember to slow down and move over to give them room to work.
In 2021, MoDOT patched approximately 530,000 potholes and spent $18 million on pothole patching.
RIPLEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO HOLD SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER NEXT MONTH
The Ripley County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a scholarship fundraiser next month.
Officials say that there will be live country music, including a performance by Dustin Martin, all starting at 6 pm on Saturday, April 23rd at the Doniphan High School gymnasium.
There will also be concessions and a silent auction. Tickets are $10.
