Saturday, March 15
Poplar Bluff
TornadoMarch14
News
Sports
Obituaries
E-Edition
Magazines+
World
Contact Us
Support
All sections
Support Guide
E-Edition
Business
News
Obituaries
Sports
semoball
Photo & Video Gallery
History
Opinion
Magazines
Records
Submitted
World
Contact Us
Salute to Veterans
TornadoMarch14
Regional coverage of March 14 tornado systems.
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.
News
Mar. 15
Video coverage: Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks at Poplar Bluff Airport
Video coverage: Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks at Poplar Bluff Airport on the morning of Saturday, March 15, 2025, after the night of severe storms and tornadoes hit our area.
Donna Farley
News
Mar. 15
Video coverage: Tornado damage on March 14, 2025, to Liberty Hill Church in Aid Missouri.
Video coverage: Tornado damage on March 14, 2025, to Liberty Hill Church in Aid Missouri.
News
Mar. 15
UPDATED: Severe weather hits Three Rivers College dorms but students remain safe
Severe weather, including a tornado, damaged dorms at Three Rivers College, but all students are safe and relocated. Despite the disruption, today's Raiders game for the Midwest District championship will proceed, according to update information.
News
Mar. 15
Wayne County mourns six lives lost as tornadoes devastate the region
Wayne County is in mourning after tornadoes claimed six lives, with fatalities reported in Leeper and other areas. Recovery efforts are underway with support from regional emergency teams.
Barbara Ann Horton
News
Mar. 15
PHOTO COLLECTION New Covenant Church destroyed by tornado March 14
New Covenant Church in Poplar Bluff suffered extensive damage from the March 14 tornadoes in Southern Missouri. This is an ongoing situation with updates to follow as more details emerge.
News
Mar. 15
Video coverage: Shelby Road, kindergarten, and commercial buildings hit hard
Video coverage: Shelby Road, kindergarten, and commercial buildings hit hard
Joe McGraw
News
Mar. 15
Video coverage: A view of the destruction at the trailer park off PP highway.
Video coverage: A view of the destruction at the trailer park off PP highway.
Joe McGraw
Load More
Advertisement
Advertisement
Receive Today's News FREE
Sign up today!
Sign Up
Sitemap
Terms
Privacy