CLEAN UP EFFORTS CONTINUE FOLLOWING WEEKEND STORM SYSTEM

Clean up efforts are continuing following a weekend storm system that caused damage across Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there were several reports of possible tornadoes on Sunday, however it will take several days to survey all the damage from the storms.

One storm related fatality was reported in the Sikeston area.

Damage to homes was reported in multiple communities, including Naylor, Harviell, Neelyville, Dexter, and Sikeston. Numerous trees and power poles were also knocked over throughout the area.

THREATS OF SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Severe weather has a chance of putting on a damper over the holiday weekend.

Station Chief Meteorologist Dan Holiday tells us more.

"We have a couple of days that we are watching both today and Sunday for the threat of severe weather, and with all that’s going on for the Memorial Day weekend, we’re really keeping an eye on Sunday, which looks a little bit more on the higher end of severe weather. For today we have a complex of storms ongoing and cloud cover that spills in may limit the severe weather potential but by this afternoon and tonight, we will watch for some storms that are capable of large hail and damaging winds.

MULES GOLF TEAM INVITED TO PLAY IN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

The Poplar Bluff Mules will be participating in a National Tournament this summer.

The Class 4 State Champion Mules Golf team has been invited to play in the 2024 High School Golf National Invitational.

The 54-hole event showcases 312 of the best High School golfers in the country.

CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE STORMS TODAY

Weather officials are warning of the possibility of severe weather today.

According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are forecast for today. If enough

instability can develop severe storms are possible with damaging

winds the main threat along with large hail. Locally heavy rainfall may also cause flash flooding. An isolated tornado is also possible.

11 YEAR OLD BOY KILLED IN ATV CRASH

An 11 year old child was killed in a weekend ATV crash.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the child was driving the ATV on private property in Reynolds County when the vehicle overturned and landed on the driver.

The child was pronounced dead at the scene.

DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 9TH ANNUAL ST. JUDE VIP BANQUET

The date has been announced for the 9th Annual St. Jude VIP Banquet in Poplar Bluff.

The event, put on annually by Poplar Bluff Heroes, is scheduled for Friday, August 9th at the Black River Coliseum.

Officials say that doors will open at 5 pm for social hour, with dinner beginning at 6:30 pm.

PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS FIELD

A plane had to make an emergency landing Thursday morning in a Northeast Arkansas field.

According to Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder, deputies responded to the scene of a landing west of Highway 168 North near Highway 412. Preliminary reports indicate that a small passenger plane experienced an engine failure, which forced the landing.

The pilot was the only person onboard, and no injuries were reported.

POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SET FOR TONIGHT

The Poplar Bluff High School Class of 2024 will be receiving their diplomas today.

The PBHS Graduation Ceremony will be held tonight beginning at 7 pm at the Black River Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 pm and only people with tickets will be admitted.

Officials say that no admittance will be permitted after 7 pm.

TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING IN BUTLER COUNTY

Two people have been arrested in connection to a weekend shooting in Butler County.

According to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, on Sunday deputies were dispatched to County Road 484 in Harviell for an assault report.

Deputies made contact with the victim on the way to the call. The victim had a laceration to his head and multiple injuries to his arms, one of which was a gunshot wound to his wrist.

VETERANS NEEDED FOR 14TH ANNUAL HONOR TOUR

Up to 30 area veterans will depart from Southeast Missouri en route to Washington D.C. this Fall.

The 14th Annual Veterans Honor Tour will depart from Poplar Bluff on September 27th and give local veterans the opportunity to see national monuments and museums in Washington D.C. during the three day tour, at no cost to the veterans.

Any veterans who want to participate in this year’s tour are asked to contact Larry Kimbrow at 573-776-3496. Donors are also needed to help pay for the event.

MULES GOLF TEAM SETS NEW STATE RECORD WHILE WINNING SEMO CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT

A state record has fallen as the Poplar Bluff Mules Golf team won the SEMO Conference Tournament.

The team shot a combined 283 at Fox Haven Country Club in Sikeston, beating the second place Jackson Indians by 11 strokes.

The Mules combined score broke the state record for a Team Low 18-Hole Round on a Par-71 Course. The previous record was 285, which was set by Hickman in 2004.

TEENAGER KILLED IN TWO VEHICLE CRASH

A teenager has died following a weekend crash on US Highway 67.

Officials with the Arkansas State Police tell KWOC News that 18 year old Tyler White was in a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 67 when the vehicle crossed the centerline and struck an oncoming vehicle head on.

The crash occurred at approximately 12:30 pm Saturday in rural Randolph County.

POPLAR BLUFF FOOTBALL PLAYER SELECTED FOR THE BURLSWORTH CHARACTER AWARD

A Poplar Bluff High School football player is being recognized for his character.

According to School Officials, Logan Davis was selected as the PBHS winner of the Burlsworth Character Award.

Davis is a senior who played on both the offensive and defensive lines.

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS MAN DIES IN BOATING INCIDENT

A Northeast Arkansas man has died in connection to a boating incident this week.

Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder tells KWOC News that shortly before 1:30 pm on Wednesday, Paragould Emergency Services received a 911 call regarding a male in distress after he had launched his boat from the boat ramp at Lake Frierson.

Snyder says that it appears that the boat began floating away after it was launched. In an effort to retrieve the boat, 60 year old Bryan Slayton, of rural Greene County, began swimming out to it.