SEVERE WEATHER CHANCES CONTINUE TODAY ACROSS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Chances of severe weather will continue today throughout Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the region will be under a slight to enhanced risk of severe storms through this evening.
Chances of severe weather will be greater for the more eastern portion of our listening area.
Officials say that tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are all possible. There is also the possibility of heavy rainfall, which may lead to localized flooding of low-lying and flood prone locations.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR REQUESTS PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS FOR SEVERE STORMS ON MAY 16TH
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency participate in joint preliminary damage assessments for multiple Southeast Missouri counties in response to Friday’s severe weather.
A total of seven counties and the City of St. Louis was a part of the request, including New Madrid, Scott, Stoddard, and Wayne County in Southeast Missouri. Officials say this request begins the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance.
Joint PDA teams are made up of representatives from FEMA, the State Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Small Business Administration and local emergency management officials.
The Governor also requested that President Trump issue a federal Emergency Declaration for the State of Missouri, which would authorize Direct Federal Assistance and up to $5 million in immediate funding to the state to support emergency protective measures and debris removal.
Beginning Wednesday, six teams will survey and verify documented damage to determine if Individual Assistance can be requested through FEMA. Individual Assistance allows eligible residents to seek federal assistance for temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses.
MAN FOUND DEAD FOLLOWING SHOOTING IN PORTAGEVILLE
One man was found dead late Saturday night following a shooting incident in Portageville.
According to New Madrid County Sheriff Joey Higgerson, at approximately 11:30 pm Saturday, deputies responded to a residence in Portageville to assist the Portageville Police Department with a shooting investigation.
Officers determined that the victim had been shot by her husband, who then turned the gun on himself.
When Portageville Officers arrived on-scene the victim was able to give them a statement about what happened, and evidence recovered at the scene corroborated her statement.
58 year old William James was pronounced dead at the scene by the New Madrid County Coroner. The victim was flown to a Memphis hospital.
Higgerson says that the incident is still under investigation.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING KIDNAPPING AND ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION
A Poplar Bluff man is in custody on multiple charges stemming from an incident this weekend.
According to court records, 34 year old Lamar Brown was arrested on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping, armed criminal action, 2nd degree domestic assault, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Few details have been released about the incident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday.
Brown is being held in custody on a $75,000 bond.
TWO AREA PROSECUTORS RECOGNIZED BY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS
Two local prosecutors have been recognized by the International Association of Arson Investigators.
The Missouri Chapter of the IAAI held their 41st annual conference last week.
During the conference, the organization presented their 2025 Prosecutor of the Year Award to both Dunklin County Prosecutor Nicholas Jain and Dunklin County Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Dicus.
PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY IN WAYNE COUNTY
Route 143 in Wayne and Iron Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction over the next couple of weeks as contractor crews perform pavement preservation treatments.
The project is located from Route 34 in Wayne County to Route 49 in Iron County. Flaggers and a pilot car will be in place to guide traffic.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Tuesday, June 5.
