POSSIBLE SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are under a higher risk for severe storms today.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move across the region this afternoon and tonight.
Officials say there are chances that these storms may be strong to severe, with all modes of severe weather possible, including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.
A cold front will move across the area on Wednesday, allowing more showers and thunderstorms to develop.
TEN INJURED IN CRASH IN SOUTHERN BUTLER COUNTY
A total of 10 people were injured in a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Southern Butler County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 3:20 pm on US Highway 67, one mile north of the state line, when a transit van driven by 59 year old Gary Blevins, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned.
Blevins, and one other passenger, suffered serious injuries and were flown to a Memphis hospital.
Eight other passengers suffered moderate or minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
THREE SHOT DURING LARGE GATHERING IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Three people were shot during a large gathering over the weekend in Southeast Missouri.
Sergeant Tyler Rowe with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety tells KWOC News that at around 11 pm Saturday night, officers observed a large crowd in the area of Branum and Lora in Sikeston.
Officers began to clear the area when several gunshots were heard. Three victims with gunshot wounds were located in the area and transported from the scene to be treated for their injuries. Several vehicles were also struck by gunfire.
Officers were able to locate two suspects in the area at the time of the gunshots and took them into custody. The names of the subjects taken into custody and the victims are not being released at this time.
The SEMO Major Case Squad has been activated and an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Sikeston DPS at 573-471-4711 to speak with a detective or call the anonymous tip line at 573-475-3774.
ONE IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO WEEKEND PURSUIT IN POPLAR BLUFF
One person has been taken into custody in connection to a weekend pursuit in Poplar Bluff.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News that shortly before 7 pm Saturday night, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Shelby Road, which resulted in a vehicle pursuit.
Once the pursuit came to an end, 24 year old Isiah Feltz, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested and charged with resisting, careless and imprudent driving, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and multiple traffic violations.
Feltz also reportedly had an active Butler County warrant.
Following the arrest, Feltz was lodged at the Butler County Justice Center.
JOB FAIR SET FOR TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
A Job Fair has been scheduled for today in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Butler County Community Resource Council, the Parents Working Committee will host the Job Fair and Career Expo from 10 am to 2 pm at the Libla Family Sports Complex on the campus of Three Rivers College.
There will be several vendors ready to share their open positions with job seekers and some will be doing on-site interviews.
For more information, contact the Community Resource Council at 573-776-7830.
BRIDGE REPAIRS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY ON MISSOURI HIGHWAY 53
Route 53 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction beginning today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
The section of Route 53 is located between Route WW and Henderson Road near Campbell.
Weather permitting, work will take place today and tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
