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Regional coverage of March 14 tornado systems.
News
Mar. 15
Gov. Kehoe visits Poplar Bluff to support first responders and evaluate damage
Governor Mike Kehoe visited Poplar Bluff to meet with first responders and assess local damage, arriving at the Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport on Saturday.
News
Mar. 15
Video Coverage: Update from the Kindergarten Center
Video Coverage: Update from inside the Kindergarten Center. Damage is extensive and structural issues abound. No word yet on alternate locations or school cancellations.
Joe McGraw
News
Mar. 15
OBEC, Municipal Utilities working around the clock to restore electricity.
OBEC and Municipal Utilities are tirelessly working to restore power after over 10,000 outages were reported in Butler, Carter, Ripley, and other counties. Crews face tough conditions but reinforcements are arriving.
Samantha Tucker
News
Mar. 15
Video coverage: Governor Kehoe touring the damage at the kindergarten center
Video coverage: Governor Kehoe touring the damage at the kindergarten center
Joe McGraw
News
Mar. 15
Stoddard County storm aftermath: Church damaged, homes destroyed, and livestock lost
Severe storms in Stoddard County caused extensive damage, hitting Liberty Hill Church and nearby homes, downing trees and power lines, and killing livestock. Officials are assessing the aftermath.
Barbara Ann Horton
News
Mar. 15
Photo gallery: Tornado leaves trail of destruction at businesses on Shelby and Tucker roads
A tornado struck Poplar Bluff, causing significant damage to businesses on Shelby and Tucker roads, including 10Box grocery store. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
News
Mar. 15
PHOTO COLLECTION Poplar Bluff's Harmony Hill: Photos reveal the impact of recent destruction
Photos from Harmony Hill Trailer Park in Poplar Bluff show the extensive damage caused by recent destruction. Despite the devastation, there have been no reported fatalities in the area.
News
Mar. 15
UPDATE 1 PM Ripley County hit hard by tornadoes: Officials assess damage and power outages
Tornadoes wreak havoc in Ripley County, leaving widespread damage and power outages. Emergency officials report multiple injuries and blocked roads, with assessments ongoing to determine the full impact.
News
Mar. 15
UPDATE 2 PM Tragedy and heroism: Tornado claims life in Butler County, but local heroes save a life
A tornado in Butler County claimed the life of 62-year-old Ronnie Ezell, while heroic efforts by local EMS and a sheriff's deputy saved his wife. The deputy and EMS hiked nearly a mile to reach them.
Barbara Ann Horton
News
Mar. 15
Tornado leaves Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center's future uncertain as assessments begin
A tornado has left the future of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center uncertain, as structural engineers assess the damage. The school district is exploring alternative locations to resume classes promptly.
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