RIPLEY COUNTY FAIR BEGINS TODAY

The Annual Ripley County Fair kicks off today.

Officials say that the fair will be held today through Saturday at the Ripley County Fairgrounds, south of Doniphan.

Multiple activities are planned for the four day event, including a beauty pageant, truck pull, car show, pancake breakfast, and more.

You can find more information on the Ripley County Missouri Fair Facebook page.

EVENT HELD TO CELEBRATE 100 MILLIONTH ENGINE PRODUCED AT BRIGGS AND STRATTON PLANT IN POPLAR BLUFF

An event was held Monday to celebrate Briggs & Stratton in Poplar Bluff producing their 100 millionth engine.

Numerous state and local leaders attended the event at the Briggs & Stratton Poplar Bluff Plant, including United States Representative Jason Smith and Poplar Bluff Mayor Robert Smith. 

RIPLEY COUNTY FAIR TO BEGIN ON JULY 29TH

Preparations are underway for the Annual Ripley County Fair.

Officials say that the fair will be held this year from July 29th through August 1st at the Ripley County Fairgrounds, south of Doniphan.

Multiple activities are planned for the four day event, including a beauty pageant, truck pull, car show, pancake breakfast, and more.

You can find more information on the Ripley County Missouri Fair Facebook page.

OVER TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED IN BUTLER COUNTY, TWO PEOPLE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Officials in Butler County have arrested two Poplar Bluff residents in connection to a stolen property investigation.

Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells KWOC News that on July 9th, deputies responded to County Road 565 in reference to the theft of multiple items, including a UTV, numerous power tools, and household items.

The investigation led authorities to a residence on Wilson Street in Poplar Bluff, where they located many of the stolen items in the back of a pickup truck that belonged to Kelly Robinson.

BUTLER COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS CANDIDATE FORUM SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT

Candidates for the Republican nomination for Butler County Recorder of Deeds will both be participating in a forum tonight.

Today’s Talk KWOC will be broadcasting the candidate forum, presented by Pro Tint Window Tinting and Accessories, beginning at 6 pm.

The candidates, Lisa Larmie and Travis Gowen, will be answering questions about their plans and priorities for if they are elected.

POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL APPROVES EIGHT PERCENT RAISE FOR POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES

The Poplar Bluff City Council has approved a raise for employees of the Poplar Bluff Police Department.

The Council voted 4-3 Monday night to increase salaries at the Police Department by eight percent as a part of a larger budget amendment.

During the meeting, interim Poplar Bluff City Manager Lori Phelps elaborated that the pay increase will cause a reduction in funds to other departments in the city including an over 23 percent cut to the general funds if another funding source is not found.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FOR TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

An excessive heat warning will be in effect today for much of Southeast Missouri.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the heat warning will begin today at 11 am, and continue through 7 pm.

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index readings of around 110 degrees are expected, with locally higher readings of up to 116 degrees possible.