STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
There is a possibility of severe storms crossing Southeast Missouri this afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, a warm front, followed by a quick moving cold front, will lead to strong to possibly severe storms this afternoon and evening.
Most of Southeast Missouri has a marginal risk for severe weather today, however there is a slightly higher risk in the bootheel and along the Mississippi River.
Weather officials say that damaging winds and heavy rainfall are the main threats for today. Some minor flooding may also develop.
TWO VEHICLE WRECK RESULTS IN DEATH OF CORNING MAN
Authorities have released information about a fatal crash that occurred last week in Clay County.
Officials with the Arkansas State Police tell KWOC News that on January 11th, 72 year old Dale Griffin, of Dexter, was driving on US Highway 67 when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle.
The second vehicle, driven by 88 year old Billy Waymon, of Corning, then ran into a ditch on the south side of the roadway.
Officials say that Waymon died from injuries received in the wreck. Griffin was injured and transported to an area hospital.
VOTING UNDERWAY TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BUTLER COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL
Now is the time to make your voice heard on who you want to sit on the University of Missouri Butler County Extension Council.
Officials say that eleven people are running for five spots on the council.
Incumbents Jo Ann Brandon and Brianne Riggins are joined by Natalie Butler, Melody Dolle-Ducote, Murray Hammond, Kurt Humphrey, Austin Kirby, Emily LeMaster, David Leonard, Judy Lunsford, and Toni Stoner for the race.
You can vote at the Butler County Extension Office, on the Butler County Extension website or at Ag Connect this weekend.
Votes will be accepted through January 21st.
CIRCUS TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF THIS MONTH
Circus animals will be returning to Poplar Bluff later this month.
The Carden International Circus will be presenting the Spectacular Circus on January 31st at the Black River Coliseum.
In addition to the aerialists, there will also be plenty of the Carden Circus animals, including camels, horses, llamas and more.
The show will begin at 6:30 pm with doors opening one hour before the show begins. Tickets are on sale at www.SpectacularCircus.com.
MISSOURI’S DEER HUNTING SEASON COMES TO AN END WITH ALMOST 300,000 DEER HARVESTED
The 2022-2023 deer hunting season has come to an end in Missouri.
According to officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation, the season ended January 15th with a preliminary total deer harvest of 299,721.
Of the deer harvested, 140,736 were antlered bucks, 27,029 were button bucks, and 131,956 were does.
The overall deer hunting season ended with the close of the archery season. Preliminary data from MDC showed that hunters checked 56,525 deer during the 2022-2023 archery deer season.
Fall archery turkey hunting also ended January 15th and preliminary data showed 2,446 turkeys were harvested.
The MDC reported two firearms-related hunting incidents during deer and turkey season with both being non-fatal and self-inflicted.
CONCRETE REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS ON SOUTHEAST MISSOURI INTERSTATE
Southbound Interstate 57 in Mississippi County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction beginning today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform concrete repairs.
The work zone will be located from Exit 10 near Charleston to Exit 4 near Bertrand.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Wednesday, February 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Officials say that the work zone will be in place 24 hours a day until the work is completed.
