NO EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS FOR UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION
Missouri residents can now vote absentee for the upcoming primary election without having a reason to do so.
No excuse absentee voting began today for the Missouri Primary, which is scheduled for August 6th.
An absentee ballot can be requested from your local election authority. According to the Butler County Clerk’s office, a photo ID will be needed if someone wants to vote absentee.
More information is available at sos.mo.gov.
MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED FOR MULTIPLE COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
The Biden administration has approved a request for a Major Disaster Declaration which includes multiple Southeast Missouri communities.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson tells KWOC News that the declaration is in response to multiple severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds, and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19th through the 27th.
The declaration makes federal Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in 10 counties, including Butler, Carter, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, and Stoddard.
Individual Assistance allows eligible residents to seek federal assistance with temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses.
Individuals who sustained damage or losses due to severe weather between May 19 and 27 may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA’s toll-free application line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
Affected individuals are encouraged to document losses, photograph damage, and retain receipts. The faster Missourians register with FEMA, the faster they may be able to receive assistance.
POPLAR BLUFF MULE CAMP AND 7TH GRADE ORIENTATION SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY
Poplar Bluff 7th Graders will get a slice of what Junior High is going to look like during the Mule Camp event and 7th Grade Orientation on Thursday.
The student only event will be from 10 am to noon on Thursday at the Poplar Bluff Junior High School.
Due to the ongoing work on the Junior High parking lot, students will need to be dropped off and picked up in the back lot behind the school.
FAFSA FRENZY EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AT THREE RIVERS COLLEGE
An event has been scheduled for today in Poplar Bluff to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
FAFSA Frenzy is scheduled for 10 am to 2 pm at the Westover Administration Building on the campus of Three Rivers College.
Staff from the Missouri College and Career Attainment Network will be available to answer questions and provide one-on-one assistance with FAFSA completion. The event is available for free to students.
AREA NEAR CALDWELL CREEK CLOSED DUE TO POTENTIAL ALGAE BLOOM
An investigation has prompted the closure of an area around a Southeast Missouri creek.
According to the US Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake, officials have decided to close the area near Caldwell Creek as a precaution after being informed of a potential algae bloom impacting the area.
Officials are looking into the matter and collaborating with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to determine if there is any reason for concern.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS TO BEGIN TODAY IN THE CARDWELL AREA
Route V in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway involved in the project is located between Route 164 and County Road 610 near Cardwell.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
