COURT CASE FOR ROBERT KNODELL MOVED TO FEBRUARY

A court date for Poplar Bluff City Manager Robert Knodell has been delayed until next month.

According to officials in DeSoto County, Mississippi, Knodell was scheduled to appear in court Thursday, however Knodell asked for a continuance, which was granted.

Knodell was arrested in October for driving under the influence. In December he announced that he was taking a period of leave from his duties as City Manager and is undergoing an inpatient treatment program.

SMALL RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER LATE TODAY AND FRIDAY FOR SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are under a small risk of severe weather this evening and for Friday.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is at least some risk for severe thunderstorms for Thursday night through Friday.

Officials say that if instability can form, it would be favorable for damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

20TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF SET FOR FEBRUARY 28TH

A date has been announced for the Mason-Dixon Chili Society’s 20th annual Chili Cook-Off.

The event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 28th at the Black River Coliseum.

Proceeds from the Cook-Off go to benefit the United Gospel Rescue Mission.

Anyone interested in entering a team should call 573-718-7144.

AG CONNECT 2026 IN POPLAR BLUFF POSTPONED

An annual agriculture focused event in Poplar Bluff has been postponed.

According to a post on the SEMO Ag Connect Facebook page, due to ongoing construction at the Bess Activity Center following last year’s tornado and remodeling, they have made the decision to postpone Ag Connect 2026.

A new date for the event was not announced but the post does say that organizers look forward to bringing Ag Connect back once construction is complete next winter.