Tonight's low in Coffeyville is forecast to be around 25 degrees, and now there's a place for people who need shelter from the cold.
Touch of Life Ministries is opening a warming center on the renovated first floor of the old Lowell School building at 501 E 9th Street in Coffeyville. Organizer Alicia Melton says anyone in need will get more than just a cot to sleep on.
Currently, space is limited to 10 beds, but Melton says the plan is to add more space as funds and time allow. Melton says doors will open tonight at 6 p.m., a meal will be served at 7 and anyone needing shelter needs to check in by 9 p.m. The plan for the center going forward will be to open when overnight lows are forecast to be below freezing.
