UNITED STATES BOMBS THREE SITES IN IRAN
The U.S. military has struck three sites in Iran, inserting itself into Israel’s effort to destroy Iran's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe.
The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities.
But U.S. and Israeli officials have said that American stealth bombers and a 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb they alone can carry offered the best chance of destroying heavily fortified sites connected to the Iranian nuclear program buried deep underground.
President Donald Trump announced the strikes. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported that attacks targeted the country’s Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites. The agency did not elaborate. Iran's foreign minister said Iran reserves the right to retaliate.
RIVER RADIO BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED FOR EARLY JULY
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, July 11th, 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.
ROAD CLOSURE NEAR POPLAR BLUFF SET FOR TODAY
Outer Road 60 in Butler County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being closed is located from County Road 527 to the end of state maintenance near Poplar Bluff.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through 4:30 p.m.
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN PIEDMONT
A Disaster Recovery Center will be available this week in Wayne County.
The center will be located at Tabernacle Baptist Church on East Daniels Street in Piedmont. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., today and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence,
personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires that occurred March 14 and 15th can visit the center for one-on-one help.
The counties who are eligible include Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne, among others.
At the center, affected individuals can get help applying for disaster assistance, speak to state or federal representatives, receive updates on their FEMA registration, and more. Services at the center are free.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other underinsured/uninsured disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral, or dental expenses. The FEMA registration deadline is July 22nd.
More information is available at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS
If you are going to be shooting off fireworks at home during the summer season, officials are reminding you to do so in a safe manner.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has released some fireworks safety tips to help keep you and your family safe this Fourth of July.
The CPSC advises parents to never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks and always have adult supervision when kids of any age are playing with fireworks, including sparklers.
Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully and keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. Also, never point or throw fireworks at another person.
Do not light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel.
Also remember to check with local ordinances and authorities for bans on fireworks and open burning.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO FORCE CLOSURE OF STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TODAY
Route FF in Stoddard County will be closed today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The work zone is located from County Road 554 to Route NN near Fisk.
Weather permitting, the road will be closed today through 3 p.m.
