SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are under a slight risk of severe weather for today.
According to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are likely today and tonight with isolated severe storms possible.
Officials say that the main hazards will be isolated damaging winds and large hail, however a tornado or two cannot be ruled out.
The highest risk of severe storms will be from the mid-afternoon to early evening hours.
ONE ARRESTED IN DUNKLIN COUNTY ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES
A Malden man was arrested Wednesday in Dunklin County on multiple felony charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41 year old Joseph Ledbetter was taken into custody shortly after 8 am on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated – drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ledbetter also reportedly had a felony probation violation warrant.
Following the arrest, he was held at the Dunklin County Jail.
MISSOURI HUNTERS CAN NOW APPLY FOR ELK AND BEAR PERMITS
Missouri hunters are now able to apply for bull elk and bear permits.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering five permits to hunt bull elk in Missouri this fall with at least one permit designated for qualifying area landowners and the remaining permits for the general public.
The MDC is also offering 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the second Missouri black-bear hunting season this fall.
Only Missouri residents who will be at least 11 years old by the first day of the hunt for which they are applying are eligible to apply. The application period will be through May 31st and all permits will be assigned through a random drawing.
There are multiple ways to apply for each permit including by calling 1-800-392-4115 or by going online to mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.
POPLAR BLUFF DOG SHOW SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation and the Ozark Federal Credit Union are hosting a Dog Show this weekend.
The event will be from 10 am to noon on Saturday at the downtown Poplar Bluff dog park.
There will be multiple categories for all sizes of dogs.
Registration is $5 per dog and you can register online at pbparks.org.
For more information, call 573-686-8645.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR MULTIPLE ROAD PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Multiple contracts have been awarded for road projects throughout Southeast Missouri.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded eight contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on Wednesday.
Awarded contracts include pavement repair projects, along with projects for improved lighting, chevron installation, and striping.
Multiple contracts involved projects along Routes 60 and 67.
Additional information, including timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
SHOULDER REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route J in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs.
The section of Route J to be reduced is located from Route F to County Road 431 near Bloomfield.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 am to 3 pm.
