DRY CONDITIONS INCREASE FIRE RISK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Multiple communities are being asked to not burn anything due to an increased danger of fires.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, low relative humidity, dry fuels, and northeast winds will result in an elevated fire danger over the area each afternoon through Saturday.
Weather officials say that outdoor burning is being strongly discouraged.
Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller has announced that his county will be under a burn ban until further notice.
GAS TRUCK EXPLODES IN STODDARD COUNTY
Crews were at the scene of an explosion Wednesday afternoon at a business in Stoddard County.
According to authorities, a gas truck exploded at C-Mart in Bloomfield. One person suffered minor injuries in the explosion.
The Missouri Department of Transportation reported that Route 25 in Bloomfield was closed following the explosion, but reopened a short time later.
STODDARD COUNTY HEALTH CENTER HOSTING HEALTH FAIR TODAY
The Stoddard County Health Center will be sponsoring a Community Health and Resource Fair today in Dexter.
Officials say that the fair will begin this morning at the Dexter Parks and Rec Gym on Fairground Drive. The event is for people of all ages to build awareness of health related issues and organizations available in Stoddard County.
There will be health care screenings, services and information, all available free of charge.
The fair will be open today from 9 am to 2 pm.
MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A man has been taken into custody in Northeast Arkansas on an assault charge.
According to authorities, 30 year old Jamal Bender, of Paragould was arrested Tuesday after a report of shots being fired. Witnesses allege that Bender had shot at another person.
Bender was booked into Greene County Detention Center on a charge of aggravated assault.
His bond was set at $10,000.
TURKEY HUNTERS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT FEATHERS
Missouri turkey hunters are being encouraged to save and submit feathers from birds they harvest this fall.
Officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation tell KWOC News that the feathers will be used for a research project that will improve their ability to estimate turkey abundance across Missouri.
Hunters who successfully harvest a turkey during either the Archery Deer and Turkey Season or Fall Firearms Turkey Season can voluntarily submit feathers from their turkey at no cost.
Interested hunters are asked to retain a wing and three to five feathers from the breast after Telechecking their turkey. They will then be mailed a feather submission packet, including a postage-paid return envelope to submit feathers at no cost.
For more information, go online to mdc.mo.gov.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PERFORM DURING SENIOR SHOWCASE
Seniors at Poplar Bluff High School will be taking the stage this weekend.
The Poplar Bluff High School Drama Club will present the Class of 2023 ‘Senior Showcase’ at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Kay Porter Theater.
School officials say that the production will feature short skits written and/or directed by seniors, with actors from the High School.
The doors will open 30 minutes before each performance and tickets will be available for five dollars.
