EXCESSIVELY HOT TEMPERATURES FORECAST FOR THE EARLY PART OF THIS WEEK
Excessively hot temperatures are once again forecast for the early part of this week.
According to the National Weather Service, highs on Monday are expected to be in the upper 90’s, with Tuesday high’s approaching or possibly hitting triple digits.
Heat indices are also forecast to be near 110 degrees both days.
A cooling center has been established in Poplar Bluff at the Butler County Health Department.
Cooling Centers are also available at the Ripley County Library in Doniphan and the Bloomfield Public Library.
Remember to check with the centers before heading there to learn about current requirements and hours.
ONE TEEN DEAD, TWO OTHERS INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
A Puxico teenager has died following a side by side crash early Friday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 16 year old male was driving the vehicle shortly before 2 am Friday on Stoddard County Road 291 when the vehicle failed to negotiate a turn, ran off the roadway, and overturned.
A 15 year old female passenger in the vehicle was later pronounced dead by a Stoddard County Deputy Coroner.
The driver received minor injuries and a 14 year old passenger received moderate injuries in the crash. They were both transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
OFFICIALS URGE CAUTION FOR AREA RESIDENTS DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES THIS WEEK
Officials with the American Red Cross are urging Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas residents to be cautious with the rising temperatures this week.
According to the Red Cross, everyone is at risk when temperatures rise; and the elderly and the very young are most susceptible to heat and heat-related illnesses. Signs of heat-related illnesses include nausea, dizziness, flushed or pale skin, heavy sweating and headaches.
Persons with heat-related illness should be moved to a cool place, given cool water to drink and ice packs or cool wet cloths should be applied to the skin. If a victim refuses water, vomits or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately.
Everyone is advised to take extra precautions if you plan to work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
You can find more information online at RedCross.org.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A motorcycle crash over the weekend left a Poplar Bluff man with serious injuries.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 52 year old man was riding the motorcycle on Route T in Wayne County Saturday afternoon when the vehicle ran off the roadway and ejected the driver.
The man was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
FRIDAY MORNING CRASH INJURES ONE NEAR DEXTER
One man suffered serious injuries in a single vehicle crash Friday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 78 year old Dudley man was driving a Freightliner near Dexter when the vehicle ran off the right side of Highway F and overturned.
Officials say the driver had serious injuries and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
CARTER COUNTY SHERIFF ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
A Southeast Missouri Sheriff has announced a new program for area youth.
Carter County Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell tells KWOC News that he is establishing the Sheriff's Criminal Justice Scholarship, an initiative designed to foster interest in law enforcement among local youth and provide essential support for their educational and career aspirations.
The new scholarship offers direct financial aid for college-bound youth pursuing criminal justice along with a unique summer training intern position within the Sheriff's Office.
Bradwell says that the groundbreaking program aims to address the declining interest in the criminal justice field while actively improving community opportunity.
To fund the scholarship, Bradwell secured partnerships with the Ellsinore and Van Buren Superintendents to host two major community events. The events will feature an anti-bullying wrestling show at both schools, complete with live music and silent auctions.
The first event, “Clash on the Current,” will be held at the Van Buren High School on October 18th. Ticket sales from the wrestling events will partially fund the scholarship and the show, with all proceeds from the silent auctions directly benefiting the program. The partnering schools will retain all concession sales.
