DANGEROUS HEAT CONDITIONS TO BEGIN IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Excessive heat conditions could pose danger to many residents in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a dangerous, prolonged heatwave will begin today and continue through at least the middle of next week.
In Poplar Bluff temperatures are expected to top out in the mid 90’s, with heat index values reaching up to 105 degrees during this time period.
Officials say that dangerously high temperatures and humidity could quickly cause heat stress or heat stroke if precautions are not taken.
If you have to be outside for work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
FREE STUDENT ATHLETE PHYSICALS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH IN POPLAR BLUFF
Poplar Bluff High School and Junior High student athletes can get a free physical done this month at the High School.
Physicals will be conducted beginning at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 31st for athletes in the 7th and 8th grades, beginning at 6:30 pm for 9th and 10th grades, and beginning at 7:30 pm for 11th and 12th grades.
For more information, contact Poplar Bluff Athletic Director Joseph Brown at 573-785-5183.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
New Day Ministry in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event today.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministry is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff. For more information, call 573-718-4578.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO PRESERVE STATE STREAMS
The Missouri Department of Conservation is looking for volunteers for the Missouri Stream Team Program.
The Missouri Stream Team Program is a cooperative effort between MDC, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the Conservation Federation of Missouri.
It offers free training, supplies, and ongoing support for individuals, families, classrooms, and community groups to help protect and preserve state streams.
To learn more or to sign up, visit www.mostreamteam.org or contact the Missouri Stream Team Program at (800) 781-1989.
MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS THEIR REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS BEFORE THE SCHOOL YEAR STARTS
The new school year is coming up in Southeast Missouri and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reminding parents to make sure that their children have the required immunizations.
Children attending kindergarten through 12th grade are required to have the following immunizations or booster shots: DtaP, IPV, Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella.
8th through 12th grade students are also required to have the Tdap and MCV immunizations.
For more information you can go online to www.health.mo.gov/immunizations or contact your local public health agency.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR FALL YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL IN POPLAR BLUFF IS THIS WEEK
Now is the time to register your team for fall youth baseball and softball in Poplar Bluff.
According to Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, the final day for teams to be registered for the league is July 20th. Leagues for fall youth baseball and softball will be available for children from 7 to 12 years old.
Rosters must have 12 or 13 players per team.
Registration forms are available at the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation office on North Second Street and online at pbparks.org.
