DANGEROUSLY HOT CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Dangerously hot temperatures are expected to continue in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service, daily heat index values of up to 111 degrees are possible today and tomorrow in multiple Southeast Missouri counties, including Butler, Stoddard, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne.
On Tuesday, the Heat Index was recorded at 114 degrees in Poplar Bluff.
Officials say that the extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Remember to take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through 9 pm on Thursday.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WAYNE COUNTY MOTORCYCLE WRECK
A Southeast Missouri man was flown to a regional hospital on the fourth of July following a motorcycle wreck in Wayne County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 60 year old Rocky Rogers, of Lowndes, was driving a motorcycle on Highway 34, near Silva, Monday Afternoon when the vehicle ran off the side of the roadway and overturned.
Rogers suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
RIVER RADIO BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR THIS WEEK IN POPLAR BLUFF
The next River Radio Blood Drive is coming up this week in Poplar Bluff.
The Blood Drive has been scheduled for noon to 5 pm on Friday, July 8th at the Greater Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce.
St. Louis Cardinals T-shirts will be available while supplies last.
Call 1-800-Red-Cross or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the code RiverRadio to schedule an appointment.
GRANTS AWARDED TO TWO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITIES BY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Two Southeast Missouri Communities are receiving grant money from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
The city of Dudley has been awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to evaluate the city’s wastewater system.
Dudley will use the grant for an engineering report to identify wastewater system improvements needed to continue reliable service to the area, meet permit requirements, and reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes.
In Pemiscot County, the city of Hayti was awarded a $37,500 Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant to evaluate its drinking water system.
More information on both grants is available at dnr.mo.gov.
POPLAR BLUFF TRAILS COALITION CHOSEN FOR GRANT TO PURCHASE VARIOUS ITEMS
The Poplar Bluff Trails Coalition is getting additional funds to help purchase supplies.
The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Trails Coalition to assist with purchasing Trail kiosks, signs, and tools.
The total amount of money included in the grant was not released.
ROAD REPAIRS TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK ON US HIGHWAY 60 IN BUTLER AND STODDARD COUNTIES
An almost two week long road project is scheduled to begin next week on US Highway 60 in the Fisk area.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Eastbound U.S. Highway 60 in Butler and Stoddard Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction between Route DD and Route 51 as crews perform pavement repairs.
Weather permitting, work will take place from Monday, July 11th through Friday, July 22nd. Officials say the work zone will be in place 24 hours a day until work is completed.
