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CUTEST COUPLE CONTEST — PHOTO DROP TIME ON OUR FACEBOOK
CUTEST COUPLE CONTEST — PHOTO DROP TIME ON OUR FACEBOOK

Think you and your sweetheart are the ultimate duo? Let’s see those smiles, snuggles, and silly poses!
TO ENTER VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

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Poplar Bluff City Council Debate is presented by Heartland Express Market
Poplar Bluff City Council Debate is presented by Heartland Express Market

Tuesday March 10th, 6:00 PM

Streaming exclusively on the KWOC Facebook Page and the River Radio YouTube Channel

This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates running for Poplar Bluff City Council before you cast your vote on April 7th. All candidates will be invited to participate in this event.

The debate will be moderated by Frankie Casteel. We’ll be discussing important issues facing Poplar Bluff — and NO topic is off limits! If you care about the future of our city, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.

Our Poplar Bluff City Council Debate is presented by Heartland Express Market.

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WE HAVE A WINNER!
WE HAVE A WINNER!

Congratulations to Nicole Mozingo. She won a brand new 2025 Jeep Gladiator from Heartland Express heartlandtruckstop.com

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Congratulations to Rhonda Smith of Campbell, MO! She won $1,200 in our Christmas Cash Trivia
Congratulations to Rhonda Smith of Campbell, MO! She won $1,200 in our Christmas Cash Trivia
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Congratulations to our $200 Christmas Cash winner Amanda Bullington and her son Braden!
Congratulations to our $200 Christmas Cash winner Amanda Bullington and her son Braden!
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Win A Jeep Gladiator With Heartland Express
Win A Jeep Gladiator With Heartland Express

Due to the OVERWHELMING response… Sanjay Varma and the amazing team at Heartland Express Market are giving YOU another shot at the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Giveaway!

Stop by Heartland Express TODAY (Friday, Dec 12th) ONLY from 2–4 PM

Sign up TWICE for your chance to be drawn! No Purchase Necessary

At 4 PM, KWOC will go LIVE and select the last two finalists! The BIG GIVEAWAY happens Saturday, December 13th!

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RIVER RADIO'S CHRISTMAS CASH GIVEAWAY
RIVER RADIO'S CHRISTMAS CASH GIVEAWAY

Congratulations to Jordan Ward on being a $50 winner in Christmas Cash!!!

Listeners will answer daily Christmas trivia questions for the chance to win cash. If they miss the question, the payout rolls to the next day. With every question missed, the pot gets bigger and the excitement grows!

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100 Thanksgiving Dinners Were Distributed to Families in our Listening Area
100 Thanksgiving Dinners Were Distributed to Families in our Listening Area

Thank you to Missouri Highlands Health Care , with the help of Heartland Express Market and Wal-Mart in Poplar Bluff, for providing 100 Thanksgiving dinners for families in our listening area

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Tuesday March 3, 2026
Tuesday March 3, 2026

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION 

Authorities are asking for the public’s help following a fatal crash early Monday morning in Carter County. 

Carter County Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell tells KWOC News, the incident occurred early Monday morning at approximately 1:50 am in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 60 at Highway J. 

Officials say a pedestrian was fatally struck while outside a white Ford vehicle pulling a camper, which was stopped in the right turn lane onto State Route J. 

The Carter County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reconstruction Team, and the investigation remains ongoing. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 573-840-9500 or the Carter County Sheriff’s Office at 573-323-4510.

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Monday March 2, 2026
Monday March 2, 2026

THIS WEEK IS MISSOURI SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK 

State and National officials are using this week to encourage Missourians to learn more about severe weather and how to protect themselves. 

This week is Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which will include “Receive Weather Information Day” today, “Lightning Safety Day” on Tuesday, “Tornado Safety Day” on Wednesday, “Hail and Wind Safety Day” on Thursday, and “Flood Safety Day” on Friday. 

Missouri’s annual Statewide Tornado Drill will also be held on Wednesday at 11 am. 

For today, officials are urging residents to follow local forecasts anytime severe weather is anticipated. Remember to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, in case one fails or if severe weather strikes overnight. 

More information can be found at StormAware.mo.gov.

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026

20TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF SET FOR SATURDAY

The Mason-Dixon Chili Society’s 20th annual Chili Cook-Off is coming this weekend.

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

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

More information is available on the Mason-Dixon Chili Society Facebook page.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026

PUXICO INDIANS TO START DISTRICT TOURNAMENT TONIGHT

The Puxico Indians will start their campaign for a 3rd straight district championship as well as a return to the state final four tonight.

The top seed Indians will face the five seed Advance Hornets at 5:30 pm this evening in the Class 2, District 3 semifinals.

With a win tonight, the Indians will advance to the District Championship game at noon on Saturday against either Bernie or Charleston.

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