Grade-five teacher at the Black River Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, Dennis Mcogg, has spearheaded the opening of ...

Mostly cloudy with a high of 81 °F (27.2 °C) and a 34% chance of precipitation. Winds from NW to WNW. Night - Partly cloudy with a 24% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 ...

According to the National Weather Service, as of Wednesday, April 2, the Black River in Poplar Bluff is only measuring 1.5 feet. That’s expected to jump to more than 20 feet in the coming days.

The Black River has overtopped a levee, causing flooding in Butler County, but no breaches have been reported. Officials are assessing the damage as the river slowly recedes. Residents are warned ...