PRELIMINARY SURVEY RELEASED FOR BOLLINGER COUNTY TORNADO
A survey of damage was conducted Wednesday from the tornado that struck the Grassy and Glenallen areas in Bollinger County.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the tornado had a maximum width of 150 yards and was on the ground from 3:30 to 3:57 am along a 22.3 mile long path.
The tornado has been given a preliminary EF-2 rating due to 130 mile per hour estimated peak winds.
Officials say that several manufactured homes were totally destroyed and numerous homes suffered major structural damage.
Volunteers gathered at the Woodland Elementary Gym Thursday morning to begin initial clean up of the area.
Anyone who wants to donate items to tornado victims can contact First Baptist Church in Marble Hill at 573-238-2545.
THREE YEAR OLD CHILD DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE
A young child died over the weekend after being hit by a vehicle in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle was making a right turn on Highway AC, two miles west of Cardwell, when it struck a three year old child.
The child, who was from Beach Grove, Arkansas, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officials say the incident occurred at around 6 pm Saturday night.
MOTORCYCLE WRECK IN RIPLEY COUNTY LEAVES TWO DEAD
Two people have died in connection to a wreck involving a motorcycle.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Saturday evening on US Highway 160 in Ripley County when a vehicle struck the back of the motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle, 39 year old James Franks, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, was pronounced dead at the scene by Ripley County Coroner Mike Jackson.
A passenger on the motorcycle, identified as 41 year old Rebecca Franks, also of Pocahontas, was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
IDENTITIES RELEASED OF FIVE KILLED IN BOLLINGER COUNTY TORNADO
Officials in Bollinger County have released the identities of the five people who died when a tornado struck the area Wednesday morning.
According to Bollinger County Coroner Calvin Troxell, the deceased have been identified as 62 year old Glen Burck, 57 year old Susan Sullivan, 37 year old Jimmy Skaggs, 18 year old Michael McCoy, and 16 year old Destinee Koenig.
There were multiple other people injured as the tornado destroyed homes in the Glenallen area.
DR. RON WEBB TO RECEIVE TRC DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
A Bishop in Poplar Bluff has been selected for the Three Rivers College Distinguished Alumni Award.
TRC President Dr. Wesley Payne has announced that Dr. Ron Webb is the recipient of this year’s award.
Payne called Webb a pillar of the community in his role as the Bishop for Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church in Poplar Bluff.
A former Three Rivers basketball player, Webb got his first opportunity to preach when the Raiders were playing in a tournament in Pensacola, Florida. Coach Gene Bess asked the 18-year-old freshman to give a Sunday devotion to the team.
Webb continued his education after Three Rivers and earned a bachelor’s degree in Theology from the International College of Bible Theology, a master’s degree in Pastoral Studies, and a Doctorate of Theology from Midwest Theological Seminary.
Webb has authored several books about topics such as leadership, adversity, and a minister’s manual full of information and examples to help new leaders navigate challenges and move forward in their ministry.
A public reception in his honor will be held at 4:30 p.m. on April 24, with the award presentation beginning at approximately 5 p.m., at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
DRAINAGE WORK SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR POPLAR BLUFF
Route 53 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage work.
According to MoDOT, the section of Route 53 being reduced is located from County Road 309 to County Road 605 near Poplar Bluff.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY NEAR DEXTER
Route F in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being reduced is located between County Road 462 and County Road 468 near Dexter.
Work is scheduled to take place today from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CREWS TO REDUCE ROAD NEAR MALDEN TODAY
Route D in New Madrid County will be reduced as crews replace a culvert along the roadway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone is located between County Roads 556 and 560 near Malden.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
