OVER TWO INCHES OF RAIN POSSIBLE BEFORE THE END OF THE WEEK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A weather system could bring heavy rain to Southeast Missouri today and tomorrow.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a low pressure system will cross the area with the steadiest rain occurring today into tonight.
Areas such as Poplar Bluff, Dexter, and Doniphan could see two to four inches of rainfall as a part of this system.
Weather officials say that locally higher amounts are also possible in Southeast Missouri and that flash flooding issues may occur in areas that see over two inches of rain.
A flood watch is in effect for many Southeast Missouri counties through 3 am Friday morning.
We will also see rising temperatures over the weekend with highs possibly getting over 60 on Sunday.
ONE PERSON FOUND DEAD FOLLOWING HOUSE FIRE IN PORTAGEVILLE AREA
One person was found dead while firefighting crews were on the scene of a fire Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Portageville Fire and Rescue Facebook Page, at around 12:30 pm Portageville Fire crews were dispatched to a structure fire on DeLisle Avenue.
Firefighters worked to try to gain entry into the home but were met with extreme conditions and heavy smoke. At that time Mutual aid was called in from nearby agencies.
Once crews were able to make entry into the structure, they located a male subject inside the residence.
The deceased subject has been identified as 54 year old Andrew Lane, of Portageville. According to New Madrid County Sheriff Joey Higgerson, foul play is not suspected at this time.
MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK WITH NEW POPLAR BLUFF CITY MANAGER
Poplar Bluff residents will get a chance to meet their new city manager at an event scheduled for next week.
According to city officials, a meet and greet with City Manager Robert Knodell has been scheduled for 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, February 6th at the Black River Coliseum lobby.
Knodell was appointed to the position in December by a unanimous vote of the Poplar Bluff City Council.
He officially began his tenure as City Manager on January 27th.
DEADLINE FOR EARLY REGISTRATION FOR 19th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF IS ALMOST HERE
The deadline for early registration to the Mason-Dixon Chili Society’s 19th annual Chili Cook-Off is almost here.
The event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 22nd at the Black River Coliseum. A cook’s party will be held the day before the event.
The participation fee is $100 per booth if you register by February 1st. Late entry will be $125 per booth. Proceeds from the Cook-Off go to benefit the United Gospel Rescue Mission.
Entry will be free to the public the day of the event.
More information is available on the 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off Facebook page.
DEXTER POLICE INVESTIGATING FALSE REPORT OF SHOTS BEING FIRED
Police in one Southeast Missouri city are working with their counterparts from another state concerning a false report of shots being fired.
According to the Dexter Police Department, on Tuesday Dexter officers responded to a call regarding shots being fired. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the report was unfounded and is believed to have been a false report.
Investigators have confirmed that the suspect made the call from out of state and they have contacted authorities in the proper jurisdiction, who are assisting with the case.
Anyone who has concerns is asked to reach out to the Dexter Police Department at 573-624-5512.
MODOT CREWS CLOSING NEW MADRID COUNTY ROAD THIS WEEK TO REPLACE A CULVERT
Route YY in New Madrid County will be closed this week so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can replace a culvert under the roadway.
Officials say that the road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily through Friday, weather permitting.
The closure is located from County Road 355 to County Road 375 near Portageville.
