MISSOURI HOT WEATHER LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT
Missouri’s Hot Weather Law is now in effect.
The Missouri Public Service Commission has announced that regulated utility companies are barred from disconnecting service during periods of extreme heat. Under state regulations, shutoffs are prohibited if the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures above 95 degrees or a heat index exceeding 105 degrees between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. within the next 24 hours. The rule is designed to protect residents from health risks associated with excessive heat.
Consumers are still responsible to pay their bills.
Officials say the law was created to protect all residential customers of investor-owned utilities from having their electric or natural gas service disconnected due to non-payment when electricity or natural gas is used as the source of cooling or to operate the only cooling equipment at the residence.
The law is in effect each year from June 1st through September 30th.
FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK AT WHITELEY PARK
The University of Missouri Extension in Butler County will be hosting a free food distribution this week at Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff.
The drive through distribution is scheduled for 10 am to 1 pm on Friday, June 6th, while supplies last.
One bag of food will be given per household and attendees must bring an ID with home address for verification.
More information is available on the MU Extension in Butler County Facebook Page.
EDGE RUT REPAIRS TO CAUSE CLOSURE OF STODDARD COUNTY ROAD
Route D in Stoddard County will be closed this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.
The section of roadway being closed is located from Route 25 to County Road 725 near Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
NO INJURIES AFTER SEMI-TRUCK OVERTURNS IN STODDARD COUNTY
A semi-truck overturned early Monday morning in Stoddard County, temporarily closing Highway 60.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred shortly after 7 am Monday, when the semi-truck ran off of eastbound US 60 at the Puxico exit and overturned. No injuries were reported with the accident.
Officials say the highway was closed through around 9 am while crews were clearing the scene.
FISK MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES IN BUTLER COUNTY
A Fisk man has been taken into custody in Butler County on drug charges.
According to an arrest report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 39 year old Nathern Wombles was arrested Saturday evening on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine.
Wombles is also facing charges of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, Wombles was held in the Butler County Jail, and has since been released.
PEMISCOT COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED THIS WEEK FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS
East Outer Road in Pemiscot County will be closed for part of this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway being closed is located from County Road 337A to Route 84 near Hayti.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Wednesday.
RAYNI DAY MIRACLES MEMORIAL 5K RUN SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 21ST
Area runners will be flocking to Poplar Bluff this summer for the Rayni Day Miracles Memorial Run.
The 5k run will be held on Saturday, June 21st, with registration beginning at 7 am and the race starting at 8 am.
The entry fee is $30 for the 5k and $25 for the one mile fun run. You can sign up for the run online at Runsignup.com.
Rayni Day Miracles is a nonprofit organization serving children with life-threatening illnesses through a variety of programs at no cost to the children or their families.
More information is available on the Rayni Day Miracles Memorial Run Facebook page.
