PUXICO MAN DROWNS AT WAPPAPELLO SPILLWAY
One person is dead following an incident Thursday at the Wappapello Spillway.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that authorities received an emergency call at around 4:30 pm with a report of an adult male drowning.
The body of 29 year old Lucas Cope, of Puxico, was found in the area of the spillway boat ramp. Officials say that Cope was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department.
CEO AT POPLAR BLUFF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RESIGNS
A search is underway for a new CEO at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Dawn Marshall, PBRMC Director of Marketing and Community Relations, tells KWOC News, that CEO Bryan Bateman has resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities and the search to identify a new CEO will begin immediately.
During the transition, Chris Jones will serve as Interim CEO. Jones has been the Chief Operation Officer since 2018 and has more than 20 years of experience.
Marshall says that members of the board, medical staff, and administration will participate in the search to select the new CEO.
CLOCKS TO SPRING FORWARD THIS SUNDAY
With spring coming up, it is now almost time for your clocks to spring forward.
Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 am Sunday morning. Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to sleep Saturday night.
The Missouri Division of Fire Safety says that the beginning of Daylight Saving Time is also a good opportunity to change the batteries of and test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Officials say that families should also practice their fire escape plan, and get in the habit of regularly planning how to evacuate.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
A majority of Southeast Missouri is under a flood watch for part of this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Several rounds of rain, heavy at times, are forecast through Saturday. Widespread rainfall totals of two to three inches are forecast, and locally higher amounts are also possible.
In addition, some main stem rivers in the area are currently flooded. Additional heavy rainfall could exacerbate or prolong this ongoing river flooding.
Motorists are being advised to not drive through flooded areas and to reduce your speed when you are driving in the rain.
CAMPBELL IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, MULES TO PLAY QUARTERFINAL TONIGHT
A Southeast Missouri basketball team will be playing for a state championship today.
The Campbell Camels defeated Norwood yesterday 54 to 42 in the Class 2 State Semifinal. Campbell now advances to the State Championship game today where they will take on Salisbury out of Northern Missouri. Tip-off is set for 2 pm this afternoon.
The Poplar Bluff Mules will take the court tonight for a chance to advance to the Class 6 final four.
The Mules will be hosting Chaminade at 6 pm tonight in the Class 6 State Quarterfinal. You can listen to the game live on Today’s Talk 93.3 FM and 930 AM KWOC and watch online at https://www.mshsaa.tv/?B=247961.
83RD ANNUAL POPLAR BLUFF KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Pancakes are on the menu this weekend to help out a local group.
The Kiwanis Club of Poplar Bluff will be holding their 83rd Annual Pancake Day from 6 am to noon on Saturday at the Poplar Bluff Junior High School.
Tickets are $5 per plate and dine-in and take out options will be available. Organizers say that all relevant Covid-19 safety precautions will be observed.
