MULTIPLE INCHES OF RAIN FORECAST FOR THIS WEEK
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas could get relief from the ongoing drought conditions this week thanks to an extended weather system crossing the area.
According to officials with the National Weather Service, multiple rounds of showers or thunderstorms are expected for the entire area this week, with rainfall totals possibly exceeding two inches. Some locations might receive over three inches of rainfall.
The highest chances of rain will be today and Wednesday, however scattered storms will also be possible later in the week.
The strongest storms this week will be capable of gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning as potential hazards.
AUTHORITIES IN KENNETT INVESTIGATING FIRE THAT INJURED FIVE PEOPLE
Authorities in Kennett are investigating a weekend fire that injured multiple people.
According to the Kennett Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fully involved structure fire Saturday morning on Varner Street.
Five patients were located outside the residence and were transported to out of state hospitals in serious condition.
Officials say that the fire is currently under investigation by the Kennett Fire Department in coordination with the Missouri Fire Marshal's Office.
MODOT TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING TODAY TO DISCUSS ROUTE 53 PROJECT IN POPLAR BLUFF
A public hearing has been scheduled for this afternoon to discuss a road project on Highway 53 in Poplar Bluff.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission.
The project includes adding a center turn lane on Route 53 from Route 142 to County Road 306. Additionally, this project includes a left turn lane at Route UU and access management measures to reduce conflict points along the corridor.
The public hearing will be open house style, and visitors can stop by anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. to discuss the details of the project with the project team.
For more information, please contact MoDOT Project Manager Chris Crocker at (573) 380-1658.
DEBRIS FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
An early morning debris fire is under investigation in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Rector Police Department, a large debris pile was set ablaze sometime before 4:35 am Sunday.
The Rector Fire Department responded with two engines and a brush truck for containment and to protect an excavator nearby.
Rector police have identified a potential suspect and suspect vehicle in connection to the fire and officials say that formal charges will be brought on Tuesday.
NO INJURIES REPORTED AFTER PLANE CRASH AT RUNWAY IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
No one was injured after a plane crashed at a Northeast Arkansas runway over the weekend.
According to Pocahontas Mayor Keith Futrell, a private plane ran off the runway during landing at the Pocahontas Airport Sunday afternoon, and ran into a fence.
An investigation is being conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and Arkansas State Police.
STATE OFFICIALS ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO MAKE SURE THEIR CHILDREN ARE BUCKLED UP
Missouri state officials are encouraging parents to make sure their children are buckled up for Child Passenger Safety Week.
This week, Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety partners and other safety advocates will host free Car Seat Check Events throughout southeast and south central Missouri.
Parents and caregivers with small children can ensure their car seats are installed correctly by visiting an inspection station throughout the area. Locations include Bloomfield, Hayti, Kennett, Sikeston, and Van Buren.
Child Passenger Safety Week runs through September 27th.
For more information about the proper use of child restraint systems or to schedule a child safety seat inspection visit www.seatcheck.org.
