SNOW POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND FOR SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Southeast Missouri could be seeing some snowfall this weekend.
According to a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service, precipitation may reach portions of the region during the day on Sunday, but temperatures will be mainly above freezing in the afternoon. The primary time period of concern is Sunday evening, when temperatures will fall to under 30 degrees.
The potential exists for multiple inches of snow accumulation this weekend.
SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS TO PREMIERE THIS WEEKEND AT THE PALACE OF PRAISE
A Poplar Bluff Church is preparing for their annual performance of a Christmas themed play.
The Palace of Praise is presenting the Sounds of Christmas beginning at 7 pm nightly from December 15th through the 18th.
Admission to the show is free, but you can also purchase tickets for a dinner theater experience and reserved seating for the show on the 16th, 17th, and 18th.
Christmas gifts will be given away during a special performance on December 15th at 3 pm. For more information, you can contact the church office at 573-785-4232 or go to palaceofpraise.org.
FISK LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR NEXT WEEKEND
Parade lights will be illuminating a Butler County city next weekend.
The Fisk Lighted Christmas Parade is scheduled to begin at 6 pm Saturday night, with line-up beginning at 5 pm at the Fisk school.
The parade will run through the city before ending at the Fisk Park where Santa will be available to take pictures.
WINTER WEATHER DRIVING TIPS
With the possibility of winter weather coming up this weekend, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to exercise caution while driving.
The patrol says that planning ahead can help in case of an emergency. Before you travel, make certain your vehicle is in good working condition.
The Highway Patrol suggests keeping your fuel tank at least half full. Place an ice scraper, tire chains, battery booster cables, blankets, flashlights, and a bag of sand or cat litter in your trunk.
Also, take the time to make sure the windows are completely cleared to ensure visibility and clear your driveway so that your vehicle enters the roadway safely. Allow extra driving time for you to reach your destination at a slow, safe speed.
Road conditions are available online by going to the Patrol’s website www.mshp.dps.mo.gov and clicking on the Road Condition icon.
33RD ANNUAL POPLAR BLUFF BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN TO BEGIN LATER THIS MONTH
The 33rd Annual Poplar Bluff Basketball Showdown is scheduled for later this month.
Teams from as far away as Kansas City, will be in Poplar Bluff from Thursday, December 26th through Saturday, December 28th for the basketball tournament.
Joining the defending champion Poplar Bluff Mules will be Kauffman High School out of Kansas City, Southmoore High School from Moore, Oklahoma, Tennessee’s South Side High School from Jackson, Kirby High School, Central High School, both from Memphis, along with Arkansas High School and Jonesboro High School from Arkansas.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT MISSOURI STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
The Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield will be participating in the annual Wreaths across America program this weekend.
During the ceremony a wreath will be placed on every grave in the cemetery. Families and friends, as well as the general public are invited to attend the event.
The program will begin at 11 am Saturday at the Committal Shelter Pavilion in the cemetery.
