Tuesday March 3, 2020
WIDESPREAD REPORTS OF HAIL DURING MONDAY STORMS
Monday’s storm system brought heavy winds and Tornado Warnings to our area, along with widespread hail.
Tornado warnings were issued in multiple areas yesterday evening including Butler, Dunklin, Ripley, Stoddard, and Wayne Counties in Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service, minor damage was reported in Ripley and Stoddard Counties.
There were also widespread reports of hail in Southeast Missouri with an estimated three inch size hail reported in the Poplar Bluff area.
INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A driver was injured in New Madrid following a vehicle crash on Monday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Interstate 55, southbound on 55 MM, where a vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
The driver received moderate injuries as a result of the crash, and was transported to a hospital in Cape Girardeau.
CLASSES IN TRCC CONTINUES TO BE CANCELED DUE TO NETWORK ISSUES
Classes in the Three Rivers College will continue to be closed due to Network Issues.
According to the College, the network problems that began last week are still present, and classes will be canceled throughout the next week.
The investigation into these issues is ongoing, and classes will continue to be closed until after the college’s scheduled Spring Break.
ILLINOIS MAN SENTENCED IN RELATION TO RIPLEY COUNTY ROBBERY
A man from Illinois was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Monday in relation to an armed robbery that occurred in Ripley County.
According to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, Travis Davis, of Collinsville, was charged on possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, robbery, and two possession of firearm charges.
These charges are a result of a robbery that took place in November of 2018 in Ripley County, where Davis and a few associates robbed a dealer in his home before he was taken into custody in Illinois.
EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
An earthquake was reported in New Madrid County on Saturday.
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was recorded about two miles from Marston in New Madrid, and measured at a magnitude of 1.5.
It hit early in the morning, and had a depth of around 8 miles.
DINNER FUNDRAISER EVENT SCHEDULED TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF
There will be a dinner fundraiser event held in Poplar Bluff in two weeks.
The chicken dinner is $7 per plate, and will include entertainment and door prizes along with the food. All proceeds made during the event will go towards funding a Kids Fish ‘N Fun event.
The dinner will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 5 pm, at the American Legion on PP Highway.
POPLAR BLUFF LIBRARY HOSTING AUTHOR EVENT THIS WEEKEND
The Poplar Bluff Municipal Library will be hosting an event this weekend.
The event will feature around 40 area authors, and includes a presentation by author Paul Bass. The authors will be in the Library during the event, and are available for questions.
The event will be held at the Library on Saturday, and the presentation will begin at 6 pm.