STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE TONIGHT
There is the possibility that severe weather could be crossing our area tonight.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, there is a chance of thunderstorms late today through this evening, followed by a better chance for later tonight.
The storms later in the night could be strong to severe and produce very heavy rainfall that might lead to isolated flooding issues.
Officials say the primary severe weather hazards should be strong winds and marginally severe hail.
There is also a good chance that thunderstorms will continue on Thursday. A few storms may be strong to severe in the morning along with locally heavy rainfall.
GROUNDBREAKING EVENT HELD FOR NEW FACTORY IN POPLAR BLUFF
A groundbreaking event was held Tuesday for a new factory that will be in Poplar Bluff.
The new facility for Empire Comfort Systems will be located on 11th Street.
According to their website, Empire Comfort Systems produces a wide spectrum of gas-fired products including, Vented, Vent-Free, and B-Vent Heaters and Fireplaces, Vented and Vent-Free Log Sets, Fireplace Inserts, and Cast Iron Stoves.
In 2002, the company purchased manufacturing rights to Broilmaster Premium Gas Grills.
STODDARD COUNTY AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR NON-COMPLIANT SEX OFFENDER
Officials in Stoddard County are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a sex offender.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office, authorities are attempting to locate Christopher Reece Ammons, of the Dexter area.
Officials say that Ammons has an active felony warrant and is also a non-compliant sex offender.
We have a picture of Ammons available on the KWOC Facebook page.
Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office at 573-568-4654.
MAN ARRESTED IN DUNKLIN COUNTY ON MULTIPLE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGES
Authorities in Dunklin County have arrested an area man on multiple drug related charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 30 year old Mark Stigall, of Steele, was taken into custody Tuesday morning on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and xanax.
He is also facing a felony charge of possession of paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, Stigall was held at the Dunklin County Jail.
BLOOMFIELD POLICE RECEIVING REPORTS OF PHONE SCAM
Police in Bloomfield say that they have had recent reports of a phone scam.
According to the Bloomfield Department of Public Safety Facebook page, they have received several calls from citizens reporting phone calls from a man claiming to be with the Bloomfield Police Officer Association.
Officials say that this is a scam as they do not have a Bloomfield Police Officer Association.
Area residents are also being reminded to never give personal information over the phone to an unknown source.
MULES FOOTBALL TEAM TO HOST PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
The Poplar Bluff Mules football team will be serving pancakes this weekend to help raise money for new uniforms.
The Mules Football team will be hosting a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am on Saturday, May 11th, at First Baptist Church.
Officials say that the event will be free; however, donations will be accepted with proceeds going toward the cost of new uniforms.
ALMOST 39,000 BIRDS HARVESTED IN MISSOURI DURING TURKEY SEASON
A total of almost 39,000 birds were harvested in Missouri during the regular spring turkey season.
According to preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation, turkey hunters checked 36,231 birds during the season which ran from April 15th through May 5th.
Young turkey hunters harvested 2,546 birds during the 2019 spring youth season on April 6th and 7th, bringing the overall 2019 spring turkey harvest to 38,777.
The total was almost 3,000 birds higher than the 2018 spring season total harvest of 35,801.
