WARMING CENTERS OPEN IN BUTLER COUNTY TO PROVIDE SHELTER FROM THE COLD
An arctic chill is crossing our area this week dropping temperatures below freezing and wind chills into the single digits.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, an extended period of sub-freezing conditions is expected through at least Thursday. The most impactful conditions are expected Tuesday night, when wind chill values will be in the single digits for many in our listening area.
In Butler County, the Bread Shed will be acting as an overnight warming center from 7 pm to 7 am this week when the temperatures get below 20 degrees.
The Butler County Health Department and Poplar Bluff Library will serve as warming centers during the daytime hours.
The United Gospel Rescue Mission in Poplar Bluff is also open for men who need a place to stay during the cold weather.
To find warming centers in your area, go to Health.Mo.Gov/warmingcenters.
PARMA BUSINESS DESTROYED IN FIRE
A weekend fire destroyed a business in Parma.
Chief of the Parma Volunteer Fire Department Walter Dale tells KWOC News that crews responded to the area of Vanney’s Grocery Store shortly before 8 pm Sunday night.
Crews were on scene for multiple hours before clearing the fire with multiple area agencies assisting. The building is being considered a total loss.
No information was available on a cause for the fire but no foul play is suspected.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE OFFERING FREE TRAINING TO BECOME A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Three Rivers College will be offering a free course this semester for anyone interested in becoming a Community Health Worker.
According to the college, Community Health Workers provide a vital connection between health systems, community resources, and their clients, as well as provide education on how to reduce behavioral health risk factors.
The free online class will be conducted from January 15th through May 7th and the deadline to register is January 8th.
For more information, contact the Three Rivers College Office of Workforce Development at 573-840-9682, extension 2118 or go online to TRCC.edu.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR YOUTH VOLLEYBALL IN POPLAR BLUFF
Parents in Poplar Bluff have the opportunity to get their children registered for youth volleyball.
According to the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department, boys and girls in 3rd through 6th grade can be registered through January 10th. The registration fee is $30 and games will begin in mid-February at Poplar Bluff Middle School.
More information is available at pbparks.recdesk.com.
BUTLER COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED TODAY FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Route CC in Butler County will be closed for part of today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The closure will be located from Route 53 to County Road 675 near Qulin.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY ON INTERSTATE 55 IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Northbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane today so crews can perform bridge maintenance.
According to officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation, the bridge is located between mile markers 58 and 58.4.
Weather permitting, work will take place today 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
