HOT AND HUMID TEMPERATURES EXPECTED THIS WEEK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Excessive heat and humidity is expected to cause dangerous conditions this week in Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could reach as high as 110 degrees, for several days in a row for portions of our listening area.
The heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
Everyone is reminded to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions if you have to work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
DATE SET FOR POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CENTER OPEN HOUSE
A date has been set for the upcoming open house at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
Drop in times will be available from 9 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 3 pm, and 5 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday, August 19th.
Officials say that class rosters will be posted on the lobby doors at 3:30 pm on August 19th.
ALMOST TWO MONTH LONG PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY ON ROUTE 142 IN BUTLER COUNTY
Route 142 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction beginning today so contractor crews can perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route 53 to Route HH near Poplar Bluff.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, September 12.
ROYAL REGISTRATION DATE SET FOR TWIN RIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Twin Rivers School District has announced that it will be holding a two day registration event for students next month.
Royal Registration is scheduled for noon to 6 pm on Tuesday, August 5th for students whose parent or guardian’s last name begins with A-K and Thursday, August 7th for students whose parent or guardian’s last name begins with L-Z. Both will be held at Twin Rivers High School in Broseley.
There will be booths set up to distribute student class schedules and allow students to have their school picture taken.
For more information, visit the Twin Rivers R-X Facebook page.
THE TIMOTHY FOUNDATION TO HOST BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IN AUGUST
The Timothy Foundation will be hosting a Back to School Bash this August in Poplar Bluff.
The event has been scheduled for 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, August 2nd at Westwood Baptist Church.
Children who attend will be able to receive free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and shoes.
The Timothy Foundation of Poplar Bluff is a non-profit that exists to develop, maintain, and improve lifelong learning for individuals in Southeast Missouri.
WORK SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY ALONG INTERSTATE 55 IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Northbound Interstate 55 will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction for part of this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform guardrail and pavement repairs.
The work zone is located from mile marker 5.8 to mile marker 6.8, near Steele.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Wednesday.