COUNTRY FEST IS THIS WEEKEND IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

A new music festival is coming this weekend to Southeast Missouri.

The gates will open for Clear 94’s Country Fest at noon this Saturday at The Midway on Highway 142 in Fairdealing.

Five acts will take the stage, including the John D. Hale Band, Joe Bateman, and Maddy and the Monarchs.

Tickets are available for $25 at River Radio in Poplar Bluff and at Clear94.com/Countryfest. Tickets will also be available for $30 at the gate on Saturday.

POPLAR BLUFF MULES WIN STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

The Poplar Bluff Mules are state golf champions.

The Mules won the Class 4 Boys State Team Championship on Thursday at Columbia Country Club.

For the individual results, Poplar Bluff’s Landon Barks finished in 1st place, Corbin Thomas was second place, Chaz Love finished in 5th place, Teagan Kassing was 74th, and Chase Maurer finished in 85th.

WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TODAY WHICH COULD INCLUDE SEVERE WEATHER

Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected for today, which brings with it a chance of severe weather.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is a slight risk for most of the area to get severe storms today, mainly this afternoon.

Locally heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding will also be a concern.

BLUE ALERT ISSUED FOR MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY SHOT AT CARUTHERSVILLE POLICE OFFICERS

A Blue Alert was issued Sunday morning for a man who is accused of firing at police officers.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, authorities are searching for 42 year old Zachary Walker. The subject allegedly fired at two Caruthersville police officers who were contacting a large number of people that were gathered in the area of East 12th Street and Walker Avenue in Caruthersville.

Investigators believe Walker may have been wounded when officers returned fire. Walker’s vehicle was found crashed approximately two blocks away.

BUTLER COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED BEGINNING ON MONDAY

A Butler County road will be closed this summer for bridge replacements.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route AA in Butler County will be closed beginning Monday so contractor crews can replace the bridges over Drainage Ditches 1 and 10. 

The work zone will be located between County Roads 621 and 629 in Broseley.