LATEST DROUGHT MONITOR SHOWS MOST OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI TO BE ABNORMALLY DRY
Even with the summer shower this week, most of Southeast Missouri is still getting close to drought conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, the Drought Monitor released on Thursday shows that most of Southeast Missouri is currently listed as abnormally dry.
New Madrid, Dunklin, and Pemiscot Counties are all in moderate drought.
Weather officials say that the seasonal drought outlook shows improvement in drought conditions across the Missouri bootheel through the end of September.
MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE TO HOST HEALTH FAIR IN DONIPHAN
Missouri Highlands Health Care has announced the date for its next health fair in Southeast Missouri.
The Doniphan Health Fair has been scheduled for 9 am to 12:30 pm on Friday, June 23rd at His Place Church.
In addition to tables full of community resources, attendees can also get free take home HIV tests and information.
Ripley County residents will also get the chance to stop by the Mobile Food Pantry, sponsored by First Christian Church of Doniphan.
For more information, go to the Missouri Highlands Health Care Facebook page.
OVER THREE POUNDS OF MARIJUANA FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A Northeast Arkansas woman is facing a felony charge after multiple pounds of marijuana were found in her vehicle.
Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder tells KWOC News that at approximately 7 pm Wednesday night, a deputy observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation at the intersection of County Roads 818 and 845.
A traffic stop was initiated, during which a K9 officer alerted at the driver’s door of the vehicle.
A search was conducted which resulted in the discovery of over three pounds of marijuana inside the vehicle.
64 year old Wanda Costner, of Eastern Greene County, was taken into custody for the felony charge for possession of a controlled substance, schedule 4, with intent to deliver.
Following the arrest, she was transported to the Greene County Detention Center.
RAYNI DAY MIRACLES MEMORIAL 5K RUN SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND
Area runners will be flocking to Poplar Bluff this weekend for the Rayni Day Miracles Memorial Run.
The 5k run will be held on Saturday, with registration beginning at 7 am and the race starting at 8 am.
The entry fee is $30 for the 5k and $25 for the one mile fun run. You can sign up for the run online at Runsignup.com.
Rayni Day Miracles is a nonprofit organization serving children with life-threatening illnesses through a variety of programs at no cost to the children or their families.
More information, including a race map, is available on the Rayni Day Miracles Memorial Run Facebook page.
TRACTOR AND TRUCK PULL COMING TO POPLAR BLUFF LATER THIS MONTH
The United States Pullers Association is returning to Poplar Bluff later this month.
A tractor and truck pull is set for 7 pm on Saturday June 24th at the Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park.
There will be a variety of tractors on hand, including stock, farm, and mixed tractors.
Admission is $10, with children five years old and younger getting in for free.
TIPS ON HOW TO STAY SAFE WHILE GRILLING
Summer is in full swing and that means it is time to get out and grill.
The National Fire Protection Association has released some safety tips and recommendations for when you are grilling.
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
• Place the grill well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area.
• Never leave your grill unattended when in use.
• If you use starter fluid when charcoal grilling, only use charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
Additional fire safety information is available at nfpa.org.
