OVER $164,000 RAISED DURING THE 2025 RIVER RADIO ST. JUDE RADIOTHON
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas have come together to help the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The final total for the 2025 River Radio St. Jude Radithon on May 1st and 2nd was $164,589.
The total includes individual donations, collections from businesses and local events and the 246 people who decided to become partners in hope.
It is not too late for you to help the kids at St. Jude, you can find a link to donate on our website.
FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION REQUESTED IN CONNECTION TO EARLY APRIL STORMS
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has requested that President Donald Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance in a total of 26 Missouri counties.
The request is in response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that caused widespread destruction across the state from March 30 to April 8. Six deaths were confirmed due to severe storms during the period.
Based on the documented damage and emergency response costs, Governor Kehoe is also requesting FEMA Individual and Public Assistance for multiple counties including Butler, Carter, Dunklin, New Madrid, Ripley, Stoddard, and Wayne. Pemiscot County was only included in the request for Public assistance.
Joint damage assessments conducted by FEMA, SEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and local officials estimate more than $25.5 million in emergency response costs and damage to public infrastructure.
Eighteen of the 26 counties included in this request for a federal disaster declaration were also included in a federal disaster request made by Governor Kehoe on April 2.
Missourians with unmet needs are encouraged to contact United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
SHAYNE TALBURT PROMOTED TO MSHP LIEUTENANT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
There is a new member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E command staff in Southeast Missouri.
Captain Jason Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E has announced the promotion of sergeant Shayne Talburt to the rank of lieutenant.
Talburt was appointed to the Patrol in January of 2008. Since 2021, he has served as sergeant and supervisor of marine operations for Troop E.
CITY OF MALDEN IS THE LATEST TO EARN MISSOURI BLUE SHIELD DESIGNATION
A southeast Missouri community has earned the Missouri Blue Shield designation.
City officials say that Malden has officially received the Missouri Blue Shield designation, recognizing the community for its commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement.
Last month, both the city of Kennett and Carter County were among the first in the state to be included in the program.
Achieving the Blue Shield designation allows communities to access state grants for law enforcement training and equipment.
BRIDGE APPROACH REPAIRS TO CAUSE ISSUES FOR LARGE TRUCKS AND FARM EQUIPMENT TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route Y in Stoddard County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge approach repairs.
The section of roadway affected is located from Route N to County Road 585 near Bell City. Officials say that while the roadway will be open to local passenger vehicle traffic, large trucks and farm equipment should seek alternate routes while work is underway.
Weather permitting, work will be performed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MODOT CREWS TO CLOSE DUNKLIN COUNTY ROAD EARLY THIS WEEK FOR BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Route 164 in Dunklin County will be closed for the early part of this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The closure is located in the Rives area, from Route PP to Route TT.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
