VETERANS NEEDED FOR 14TH ANNUAL HONOR TOUR
Up to 30 area veterans will depart from Southeast Missouri en route to Washington D.C. this Fall.
The 14th Annual Veterans Honor Tour will depart from Poplar Bluff on September 27th and give local veterans the opportunity to see national monuments and museums in Washington D.C. during the three day tour, at no cost to the veterans.
Any veterans who want to participate in this year’s tour are asked to contact Larry Kimbrow at 573-776-3496. Donors are also needed to help pay for the event.
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD TODAY IN DONIPHAN TO DISCUSS RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT
A public hearing has been scheduled for today concerning a proposed rental housing project.
The City of Doniphan will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the city's submission of an application for a Community Development Block Grant.
The city is proposing to facilitate the construction of eight two-bedroom multi-family rental housing units. The proposed construction will be located at the corner of Jackson and Borth Streets.
The total project cost is estimated at $2.3 million dollars. Private Party funds contributed to the project total approximately $100,000 and an estimated $2.2 million dollars in grant funds are needed to make up the balance. The proposal does not include any cash from the city.
For more information, contact the Doniphan City Clerk at 573-996-2623.
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL TURNS OLD GREENHOUSE INTO OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
Poplar Bluff Middle School has opened a new multi-purpose outdoor classroom using vacated facilities east of the Victory Lane campus.
School officials say that the school-wide effort to revamp the former High School greenhouse and establish an outdoor classroom behind the cafeteria has been in the works since the beginning of the academic year.
The outdoor classroom portion of the project is located under a canopy, financed by the Parent Teacher Organization. In addition to the special seating secured through Title 1 funding, Middle School Principal Dr. Josh Teeter hopes to acquire more equipment this summer including tables and dry-erase boards.
The concrete slab on which the carport structure sits was poured by the Maintenance Department prior to winter.
The University of Missouri Extension also donated raised garden beds, topsoil, mulch, handheld tools and soon rain barrels for the restoration as part of its community garden project expansion.
BACON PARK TO HOST JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Bacon Park in Poplar Bluff has been chosen as the location for the 2024 Juneteenth celebration.
The event will begin at 10 am on Saturday, June 15th.
There will be multiple events and vendors as a part of this year’s Juneteenth celebration. For more information, or to apply to be a vendor, contact Harvey Heard at 573-712-0719.
MAY IS BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH
May is Bicycle Safety Month and officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are encouraging motorists and bicyclists to stay alert and be courteous.
Preliminary statistics for 2023 indicate eight people were killed and 438 injured in 522 traffic crashes involving a bicycle.
Although not required by state law, officials say that wearing a bicycle helmet while riding is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself. Be sure your helmet is the proper size and adjust the straps for a snug fit.
Cyclists are asked to know the law regarding operating a bicycle and be a safe rider.
CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN CARTER COUNTY
Eastbound Route 60 in Carter County will be reduced to one lane with an 18-foot width restriction this month as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform concrete replacement.
This section of roadway is located from Parsons Drive to Route J, near Van Buren.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, May 24th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
