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.

WOMAN FLOWN FROM THE SCENE OF A SOUTHEAST MISSOURI CRASH

A Hayti woman was flown from the scene of a single vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Southeast Missouri.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 47 year old woman was driving on Route K in Pemiscot County when her vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, and then overturned.

The woman, who was not wearing a safety device, suffered serious injuries in the crash and was flown to a Memphis hospital.

DATES SET FOR OPEN HOUSE AND ORIENTATIONS IN THE POPLAR BLUFF R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Parents in Poplar Bluff will have the opportunity to learn more about the schools their children will be attending this fall during a series of open houses scheduled for next month.

The Poplar Bluff High School Open House is set for Thursday, August 14th, followed by Freshman Orientation on the 15th.

Early Childhood Meet the teacher visits are scheduled for August 15th, 18th, and 19th.

ELLSINORE WOMAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE COUNTS OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT

A woman has been arrested in Carter County on multiple counts of child endangerment.

According to Carter County Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell, on Monday, investigators conducted a well-being check on a residence that contained very small children.

During the check, deputies discovered conditions that were deemed hazardous. Bradwell says that the environment was determined to be severely unsanitary and unfit for habitation.

FEMA DEADLINE IS TODAY TO APPLY FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FROM MARCH STORMS

Homeowners in several Southeast Missouri counties are running out of time to apply for assistance from FEMA for damage they received in the storms this past March.

According to FEMA officials, homeowners and renters who were affected by the March 14th and 15th disaster in 18 counties, including Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne, may be eligible.

The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance from that storm system is today.

FEMA DEADLINE APPROACHING TO APPLY FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FROM MARCH STORMS

Homeowners in several Southeast Missouri counties are running out of time to apply for assistance from FEMA for damage they received in the storms this past March.

According to FEMA officials, homeowners and renters who were affected by the March 14th and 15th disaster in 18 counties, including Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne, may be eligible.

The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance from that storm system is July 22nd.

RIVER RADIO BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY

Give the gift of life today at the River Radio Blood Drive in Poplar Bluff.

The Blood Drive has been scheduled for noon to 5 pm at Larry Hillis Dodge on North Westwood Boulevard.

Anyone wanting to donate can call 1-800 Red Cross or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the code RiverRadio to schedule an appointment.

SEVEN PEOPLE INJURED, INCLUDING SIX CHILDREN, IN POPLAR BLUFF AREA CRASH

Seven people were injured, including multiple children, in connection to a two vehicle crash Wednesday morning in the Poplar Bluff area.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 8 am when a Chevrolet Equinox struck a stationary vehicle on Marble Hill Road, north of White Oak Drive.

The driver of the Equinox, identified as a 46 year old Poplar Bluff man, along with six children, ages 4 to 9, all suffered serious injuries in the crash and were taken by ambulance to a Poplar Bluff hospital.

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A VEHICLE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING IN POPLAR BLUFF

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle early Tuesday in Poplar Bluff.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 29 year old man, from Poplar Bluff, was walking in the roadway in the area of Westwood Boulevard and West Pine Street when he was hit by the vehicle.

The incident occurred at around 5:20 am Tuesday morning.

PUXICO WOMAN INJURED IN EARLY MORNING SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH

A Puxico woman was injured early Monday morning in a single vehicle crash.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 48 year old woman was driving on Missouri Highway 51, shortly after midnight Monday morning, when her vehicle ran off the side of the roadway and struck a tree.

The woman suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.

RIVER RADIO BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK

Reservations are now being accepted for the next River Radio Blood Drive in Poplar Bluff.

The Blood Drive has been scheduled for noon to 5 pm on Friday at Larry Hillis Dodge on North Westwood Boulevard.

Anyone wanting to donate can call 1-800 Red Cross or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the code RiverRadio to schedule an appointment.

HIGHWAY PATROL PREPARING FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY TRAFFIC

With the Fourth of July coming up, troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are preparing for an increase in travelers on Missouri’s roadways.

Officials tell KWOC News that the Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. over the July Fourth holiday weekend. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways enforcing Missouri’s traffic laws in addition to being available to assist motorists.

During the 2024 counting period, 14 people were killed and 560 injured in Missouri in 1,366 traffic crashes. Troopers also arrested 149 people for driving while intoxicated.

ONE DEAD FOLLOWING CAR FIRE IN SOUTHERN WAYNE COUNTY

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a fatal car fire Tuesday in Southern Wayne County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle travelled off the right side of Northbound US Highway 67, nine miles south of Greenville.

The vehicle then struck a ditch, overturned, and caught fire.

POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL OFFICIALS RELEASE BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST FOR AREA PARENTS

July has started which means kids will be returning to school before you know it.

To help parents get ready for when the school year starts, Poplar Bluff School officials have released a new “Back to School Checklist.”

Officials say the checklist provides a step-by-step guide to help parents navigate all the essential tasks for a successful start to the new school year.