MISSOURI GOVERNOR SIGNS CEREMONIAL BUDGET BILL IN POPLAR BLUFF
Missouri Governor Mike Parson was in Poplar Bluff Wednesday for a ceremonial signing of House Bill 4.
Parson signed the bill at Haff Whiskey Saloon in downtown Poplar Bluff, surrounded by state and local leaders, including Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Missouri State Senators Jason Bean and Lincoln Hough, Former State Senator Doug Libla, Arkansas State Senator Blake Johnson, Missouri State Representative Hardy Billington, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher, Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce President Steve Halter, Bill Robison, and others.
House Bill 4 provides for $150 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget to go to improvements to U.S. Highway 67 in Butler County.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING THAT HAS COVERED SOUTHEAST MISSOURI EXPECTED TO COME TO AN END TODAY
Dangerous heat and humidity is expected to continue today.
According to the National Weather Service, highs in the mid to upper 90s will combine with very high humidity today to produce peak heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees.
An excessive heat warning remains in effect for most of Southeast Missouri through 8 pm tonight.
Residents are advised to take proper precautions if you plan on spending any time outdoors today.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
RIPLEY COUNTY SHERIFF CANDIDATES TO GATHER FOR FORUM TONIGHT
Today’s Talk KWOC will be hosting a forum this evening between two of the candidates for Ripley County Sheriff.
Charlie Mays and Rad Talburt are each challenging incumbent Sheriff Mike Barton for the seat.
Mays and Talburt will be answering questions during the event set for tonight, beginning at 6 pm.
The event will be carried live on the River Radio Youtube page and the Today’s Talk KWOC Facebook page.
COMPETITIVE LOCAL RACES IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Continuing our series on competitive local races that will be decided during the primary election next week, we now turn to Ripley County.
Republican voters in Ripley County will be selecting between Gary Emmons and Jim Enterline for the Associate County Commissioner nomination for the Eastern District.
There are six candidates for the Associate County Commissioner nomination for the Western District; Shannon Jones, Walter Wells, Keith Whiteside, Andy Towell, David Nickell, and Jack Jones.
For the Republican nomination for Sheriff, Charlie Mays and Rad Talburt are each challenging Mike Barton.
The battle for the Republican nomination for Public Administrator is between Kelsey Johnson and Donna Barnett.
Residents in Doniphan will also be voting on a Doniphan Township Committeeman nomination which features Donnie Johnson Jr. taking on Steve Collins.
There are no competitive local races for Democratic nominations in Ripley County.
FREE STUDENT ATHLETE PHYSICALS SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT IN POPLAR BLUFF
Poplar Bluff High School and Junior High student athletes can get a free physical done tonight at the High School.
Physicals will be conducted beginning at 5:30 pm for athletes in the 7th and 8th grades, beginning at 6:30 pm for 9th and 10th grades, and beginning at 7:30 pm for 11th and 12th grades.
For more information, contact Poplar Bluff Athletic Director Kent Keith at 573-785-5183.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY ON INTERSTATE 55
Southbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction beginning today as contractor crews mill the roadway.
The section of roadway being reduced is located between Sikeston and Matthews.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Monday, August 5th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
