POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST BACK TO SCHOOL BASH THIS WEEKEND
The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department has started preparations for the end of summer event.
The Free Back to School Bash has been scheduled for 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday at Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff.
There will be music, yard games, food trucks, and fun for the entire family. Registration is open for food trucks as well as for local organizations who want to give away school supplies at the event.
For more information, go to the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
COMPETITIVE LOCAL RACES IN STODDARD COUNTY
Today we begin a look at competitive local races that will be decided during the primary election next week with a look at Stoddard County.
Republican voters in Stoddard County will be selecting between Darren Todd and Rob Mayer for Circuit 35 Circuit Judge. Thomas Forkum and Carl Hefner are facing off for the GOP nomination for Sheriff.
The Coroner Race is between Brent Stidham and Charlie Roberston.
There are no competitive local races for Democratic nominations in Stoddard County.
HOT AND HUMID TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Excessive heat and humidity is expected to cause dangerous conditions today in Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could reach as high as 110 degrees today in portions of our listening area.
The heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Everyone is reminded to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions if you have to work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
SEVERAL PEOPLE HURT DURING SHOOTING IN CARUTHERSVILLE
Multiple people were shot during an incident early Sunday morning in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Caruthersville Police Department, at around 1 am, officers were dispatched to the area of 7th Street near 20th Street in reference to a possible shooting.
At the scene, officers located several gunshot victims and damaged property, with other victims reporting to surrounding medical facilities.
A large crowd was gathered in the area, so officers from the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department, Hayti Police Department, Kennett Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri Department of Conservation all assisted in securing the scene.
An investigation is ongoing and anyone who witnessed the event or has information about it is asked to call 573-333-2121.
HAWK RESCUED FROM BASKETBALL NET IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
A bird was found trapped in a basketball net last week in Northeast Arkansas.
According to Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder, dispatch recently received a call regarding a bird of prey being stuck in a basketball goal net near the Sheriff’s Office.
Two deputies responded to the scene and found a young red-tailed hawk entangled in the net and unable to free itself.
The deputies were able to free the hawk from the basketball goal without any harm to the hawk or himself.
Snyder says the hawk was able to fly away under its own power.
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BEGINS TODAY IN WAYNE AND CARTER COUNTIES
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements this week on Route KK in Wayne and Carter Counties.
The section of roadway involved in the project is located from Route 34 in Wayne County to the end of state maintenance in Carter County. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Wednesday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
