POPLAR BLUFF R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT NOW MANDATING MASKS FOR GRADES 4TH THROUGH 12TH
The Poplar Bluff R-1 School District is now mandating masks for 4th through 12th grades.
Superintendent Dr. Scott Dill tells KWOC News that the decision was made due to growing concerns over the number of students that are currently positive with the coronavirus, or have otherwise been contact traced.
When the school board made the decision to mandate face masks on Thursday, there were 20 high school students that tested positive, with 341 in quarantine. The Junior High had 6 positive cases, with 79 in quarantine, while the middle school had 4 positive cases with 95 in quarantine.
The face mask requirement will be put into effect on Monday, and the district will supply masks for those who need them.
BUTLER COUNTY JOINS NATIONAL GUARD IN HOSTING FREE COVID-19 TESTING
The Butler County Health Department will be joining with the Missouri National Guard to offer free COVID-19 testing today.
According to the Department, the testing will be performed at Whitley Park in Poplar Bluff, and the tests will be open to all state residents. You do not have to be experiencing symptoms or have a doctor’s note to be eligible for testing.
When arriving, you will be asked questions, including potential symptoms you may have. Members of the Guard will then collect and send the test to a laboratory for processing. Patients will receive their results from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services within 7 days.
The testing will be held today from 9 am to 5 pm. You can register online by visiting www.Health.Mo.Gov, or by calling 877-435-8411.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS THIS WEEKEND
The sun will begin rising an hour earlier on Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time will come to an end at 2 am Sunday morning. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
Daylight Saving Time will start again on Sunday, March 14th, 2021.
YOUTH FIREARM DEER SEASON BEGINS THIS WEEKEND
Young hunters across Southeast Missouri are getting ready for this weekend and the beginning of youth firearms deer season.
According to Mark Skelton with the Missouri Department of Conservation, to participate you must be at least 6 and no older than 15 years of age. Youth firearms deer season will run from October31st to November 1st.
The late youth portion of firearms deer season has been scheduled for November 27th through November 29th. You can find more information online at mdc.mo.gov.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM THE POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Halloween is coming up tomorrow and Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley has some tips to help keep your child safe while trick or treating.
Chief Whiteley says parents should establish a route for children, making sure they stay within familiar areas and surroundings. An adult should accompany young children. Parents should also remind kids not to enter strangers' homes or cars, and to avoid homes without an outside light on.
Be sure to tell your children to not eat treats until they get home and remember to inspect all treats before allowing your kids to eat them.
POPLAR BLUFF LIONS CLUB CHILI DAY TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
The Poplar Bluff Lions Club will be hosting their annual Chili Day next week.
The event will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm next Tuesday. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no dine in is being offered. Carry out orders will be at the Rogers Theatre and delivery is also available.
If you have questions or want to schedule a delivery, call 573-300-1845. Tickets are $8.
100 percent of the proceeds from the event will go to support the Lion’s Club vision program for needy children and adults.
