RIPLEY COUNTY FAIR BEGINS TODAY

The 50th Annual Ripley County Fair will kick off today. 

Officials say that the fair will be held today through Saturday at the Ripley County Fairgrounds, south of Doniphan.

Multiple activities are planned for the four day event, including a beauty pageant, carnival, truck and tractor pull, bake sale, and more.

You can find more information on the Ripley County Missouri Fair Facebook page.

POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN KILLED IN COLLISION NEAR GREENVILLE

Authorities have released information concerning a fatal weekend crash in Wayne County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that a 61 year old Poplar Bluff woman pulled into the path of an oncoming vehicle on US Highway 67 at Greenville Saturday afternoon.

Wayne County Coroner Mark Smith tells KWOC News that the woman has been identified as 61 year old Mildred Richardson. She was pronounced dead at the scene by a Wayne County assistant coroner.

EXCESSIVELY HOT TEMPERATURES FORECAST FOR THE EARLY PART OF THIS WEEK

Excessively hot temperatures are once again forecast for the early part of this week.

According to the National Weather Service, highs on Monday are expected to be in the upper 90’s, with Tuesday high’s approaching or possibly hitting triple digits.

Heat indices are also forecast to be near 110 degrees both days.