The area will see a risk of hazardous weather and severe thunderstorms between about 7-10 p.m. tonight. Robbie Myers, Butler County Emergency Management director, said there is a less than 5% chance of tornadoes, but a slightly higher chance of large hail from the storm...

PHOENIX, Ariz. — In an effort to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts across their 21-state footprint, NewWave Communications and the other Cable One family of brands have donated $150,000 to the Meals on Wheels America COVID-19 Response Fund and $150,000 to local food banks in the markets they serve...

POCAHONTAS, AR — For the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester, Black River Technical College course delivery will remain online. In addition, Summer 1 classes will be held only through online delivery. BRTC campuses will remain closed to the public...

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. “We urge people to take extra care during this period. ...

Poplar Bluff R-1 School District, Chartwells and the Boys and Girls Club of Butler County have stepped up to make sure children under the age of 18 are fed during this extended school break. “In the kindergarten center, we serve 2,400 meals a day, 800 breakfast, 800 lunch and 800 dinner,” said Dixie Harden, Poplar Bluff schools food service director. “At the other facilities, total districtwide, we serve about 6,100 meals per day...

The University of Missouri Extension may have shut down its offices but the organization continues to serve the public. “Right now, our offices are closed,” Butler County Engagement and 4-H Specialist Stephanie Milner said. “We’re all working from home until May 15. … We’re doing a lot of classes through Zoom and Facebook and trying to connect by phone or email.”...

BREAKING NEWS Butler County now has 10 individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. This is now the highest reported number among our area counties. The figure has increased by four today, with the recent announcements. The health department is not releasing any additional information about the patients...

Butler County now has eight individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. The two recent individuals are self isolating, said Emily Goodin of the Butler County Health Department. The health department is not releasing any additional information about the patients...

While the Twin Rivers R-X school district continues to face the COVID-19 pandemic and after making a decision about next year’s calendar, the school board will face another challenge before the start of the 2020-21 school year — a superintendent search.