HEAVY WINDS CAUSE DAMAGE IN POPLAR BLUFF AREA

Strong sudden winds caused damage Sunday evening in the Poplar Bluff area.

According to the National Weather Service, a downburst was reported at around 6:30 pm Sunday.

The heavy winds resulted in several sheds being blown over or destroyed near the junction of Business Loop 67 and State Highway 53.

Damage was also reported at an area business.

BUTLER COUNTY WARNING SIRENS TO BE TESTED TODAY

Don’t be surprised if you hear sirens today in Butler County.

According to the Butler County Emergency Management Office, the county’s outdoor warning sirens are scheduled to be tested today at noon.

Officials say that the tests will be conducted every month on the first Monday.

ONE INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH NEAR DEXTER

A Mississippi man was badly injured Sunday afternoon in a single vehicle crash near Dexter.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 52 year old Joseph Gilmore, of Corinth, Mississippi, was driving on Stoddard County Road 442 when his vehicle ran off the side of the roadway and overturned.

Gilmore suffered serious injuries during the crash and was transported to a Dexter hospital.

VEHICLE HAULING HAY CATCHES FIRE IN BUTLER COUNTY

Fire engulfed a vehicle over the weekend in Butler County.

The fire was reported Saturday afternoon on US Highway 60 after a tractor trailer that was carrying hay caught fire.

There have been no injuries reported. No information was available on what caused the fire to begin.

PAVEMENT REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS THIS WEEK IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

Route J in Dunklin County will be reduced beginning today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.

The section of roadway involved in the repairs is located from Route 153 to Route H near Malden.

Weather permitting, work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Thursday, June 8.

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK ON INTERSTATE 55

Northbound Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.

Officials say that the work zone is located from mile marker 8 to mile marker 10.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.