FLOOD WATCH TO BE IN EFFECT LATE TODAY AND EARLY TOMORROW
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will be in effect beginning late this evening for much of Southeast Missouri.
According to weather officials, moderate to heavy rain will overspread the region from this evening through Friday morning.
Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are forecast and localized higher amounts in excess of 4 inches are possible. This amount of rain may cause flooding of low water crossings, creeks, and streams.
The Flood Watch will be in effect through Friday morning.
Officials say that there is also a marginal risk of severe storms this evening. Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are the main severe hazards,
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 44TH ANNUAL OLD GREENVILLE RENDEZVOUS
The dates have been announced for the 44th Annual Old Greenville Rendezvous.
The event, presented by the Crowley’s Ridge Blackpowder Club and the US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Wappapello, will be held from April 14th through April 16th at the Old Greenville Campgrounds
There will be multiple events and entertainment options available and admission is free to the public.
For more information, call 573-222-8562.
CITY OF FISK TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 14TH
A Butler County community will be meeting later this month to discuss a grant application.
The city of Fisk will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 14th at 5:50 pm at Fisk City Hall to discuss the submission of an application to the Community Development Block Grant Emergency program.
The city is requesting funds to complete water distribution and water treatment system improvements on behalf of the Fisk Water Department. The total project cost is estimated at $883,350. The City is requesting partial funding from CDBG in the amount of $815,350, tentatively.
For more information on the proposed project, contact City Clerk Courtney Schuster at 573-697-3810.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON WARRANT AND FIREARM CHARGE
Authorities in Butler County have arrested an area man on a firearm charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Brett Chilton, of Poplar Bluff, was taken into custody Tuesday night on a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Chilton also reportedly had a warrant from the Poplar Bluff Police Department for failure to appear.
Following the arrest, he was held at the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.
STATE ROAD CREWS WORKING TO REPAIR POTHOLES
The Missouri Department of Transportation says that crews are out working on patching potholes throughout the state.
Officials say that the majority of pothole patching repairs are done from now through the end of April.
When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, remember to slow down and move over to give them room to work.
In 2022, MoDOT patched more than 800,000 potholes and spent over $16 million on pothole patching.
Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using by calling the 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT.
Potholes on local streets and subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance departments.
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
An over two month long bridge project is underway in New Madrid County.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route 153 is being closed so contractor crews can replace a bridge over Drainage Ditch #44.
The bridge is located between New Madrid County Road 535/341 and Route B near Tallapoosa.
Weather permitting, work will take place through Wednesday, May 31.
