FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED FOR THE STATE OF MISSOURI
The federal government has approved a federal disaster declaration for numerous Missouri counties that were affected by a storm system that swept over the area earlier this year.
According to Congressman Jason Smith, President Trump has authorized the declaration that was requested by Governor Mike Kehoe to assist in cleaning up after the storms that impacted Missouri on March 14th and 15th, as well as from March 30th through April 8th.
The first storm system resulted in multiple deaths, including one in Poplar Bluff, as well as heavy property damage across Southeast Missouri.
Smith’s office says that the declaration will make federal assistance available to support Missouri’s recovery efforts.
Individuals who sustained damage or losses due to the severe weather may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling FEMA’s toll-free application line at 1-800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Governor Mike Kehoe’s office says that the additional request for the April 29th storms is still under review, and the process to request a major disaster declaration for the May 16th storms is still underway.
MULTI AGENCY RESOURCE CENTER TO BE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
An event will be held this week to assist families that were affected by the tornados earlier this month.
According to the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, a Multi-Agency Resource Center is being coordinated with volunteer partners, faith-based organizations, and other state and local agencies. MARCs are one-stop shops that pull together recovery resources in communities impacted by disasters.
The event will be held from 1 to 6 pm on May 28th at Old Bethel Baptist Church in Sikeston.
Impacted residents are encouraged to attend the MARC to receive in-person information and support services, including insurance information, food stamp replacement, emergency financial assistance, and legal services.
Attendees are asked to bring proof of address and a photo id.
SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO ARREST OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS MAN FOR POSSESSION OF CSAM
Authorities in Northeast Arkansas have arrested an area man following a search of his home.
According to the Arkansas State Police, on May 22nd, ASP Criminal Investigation Special Agents, along with officers from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and Pocahontas Police Department executed a search warrant at the home of 25 year old Eric Osborn.
Following the search, Osborn was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material.
He was held at the Randolph County Detention Center.
QULIN TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING NEXT MONTH
The city of Qulin will be hosting a public hearing next month.
City officials say that the hearing will be to discuss the city’s application for the Community Development Block Grant program.
The city is proposing to repave deteriorated roadways in the area bounded by several streets north of D Street, which includes, but is not limited to, portions of First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $520,000.
All interested citizens and groups are encouraged to attend the hearing at 5 pm on June 11th at the Qulin City Hall.
For more information, call 573-328-4488.
4-H PROGRAM FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING UP ON FRIDAY
A fundraising golf tournament for Butler County 4-H will be held this week.
The Butler County 4-H Program Fundraiser Golf Tournament will begin at 12:30 pm on Friday, May 30th, at the Ozark Ridge Golf Course in Poplar Bluff.
Registration for the tournament will begin at 11:30 am the day of the event and will cost $400 per team.
To register ahead of time, call 573-686-8064.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR CARDWELL
Route F in Dunklin County will be closed today so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can replace a culvert under the roadway.
This section of roadway is located between Route FF and County Road 609 near Cardwell, Missouri.
Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, May 27 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
