SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE THIS MORNING
Weather officials are warning of icy road conditions in Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a Winter Storm Warning was in effect overnight due to possibilities of snow, sleet, and ice accumulations.
Weather officials say that motorists should prepare for possible slippery road conditions this morning. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, a light wintry mix of precipitation is possible near the Arkansas and Tennessee borders in southeast Missouri this afternoon and evening.
Light sleet and ice accumulations could lead to some travel difficulties as temperatures are expected to remain below freezing.
Another potential round of freezing rain is possible over the southern half of southeast Missouri from Wednesday night into early Thursday. A light glaze of ice could lead to more travel difficulties Thursday morning, however temperatures are forecast to warm well above freezing Thursday, so any impacts will be short-lived.
TEENAGER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
Two teenagers were injured in a single vehicle wreck over the weekend.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on US Highway 61, 1 mile south of Howardsville, when a vehicle ran off the side of the roadway and struck a culvert.
19 year old Jesse Cobb received serious injuries in the wreck and was transported to a Sikeston hospital. A 16 year old male in the vehicle received minor injuries as well.
TROUT HARVESTING TO BEGIN IN SELECT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI LAKES ON WEDNESDAY
The Missouri Department of Conservation says trout may be harvested from select Southeast Missouri lakes beginning tomorrow.
Giessing Lake in Farmington and the Recreation Complex Pond in Sikeston are two of the locations where trout can be harvested starting February 1st.
Officials say that any bait may be used, and four trout may be kept regardless of size. All anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 must have a valid Missouri fishing permit, and any angler harvesting trout must also possess a trout permit.
The MDC stocked trout in November at the start of the catch-and-release season.
For additional information, contact the MDC’s Southeast Regional Office at (573) 290-5730 or visit mdc.mo.gov/fishing.
MULTIPLE EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2023 THREE RIVERS COLLEGE ALUMNI REUNION
Multiple events have been scheduled for the 2023 Three Rivers College Alumni Reunion this weekend.
The celebration will begin at 6 pm on February 3rd with the Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet at the Holiday Inn in Poplar Bluff.
There is a full day of festivities planned for February 4th on the campus of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, starting with the pancake breakfast at 7 am.
Other events include the opening of the Alumni Art Exhibit at noon, the Alumni Star Award Reception at 2 pm, and an unveiling of a bronze statue of former TRC Basketball Coach Gene Bess at 4 pm.
The day will finish with the TRC Men’s and Women’s basketball teams both hosting Moberly Area Community College at the Libla Family Sports Complex.
DRAINAGE WORK SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Business 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage work.
The section of roadway planned to be reduced is located from Route AD to One Mile Road in Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
HIGHWAY 141 IN CLAY COUNTY SCHEDULED TO BE CLOSED TODAY
A Highway in Clay County is scheduled to be closed today.
According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the replacement of a corrugated metal pipe for cross-drains on Highway 141 will require the temporary closure of the highway.
Weather permitting; crews will close Highway 141 six miles south of McDougal beginning at 8:30 a.m. this morning.
Officials say that the closure should last for one day before the roadway can reopen to traffic.
