ONE DEAD FOLLOWING KENNETT SHOOTING
One person has died following a fatal shooting over the weekend in the Missouri Bootheel.
According to the Kennett Police Department, someone in a vehicle fired several shots into the victim’s vehicle while both were travelling on 1st street Sunday night.
A passenger in the victim’s vehicle, Tahmiius Mitchell, of Kennett, suffered a fatal injury during the incident. The driver received minor injuries.
Officials are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Kennett Police Department at 573-888-4622.
TWO POPLAR BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS NAMED AS NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS
Two Poplar Bluff elementary schools have been named as 2020 National Elementary and Secondary Education Distinguished Schools.
School officials tell KWOC News that Eugene Field earned the award for closing the achievement gap between student groups, while Lake Road was named for its exceptional student performance and academic growth for two consecutive years.
This is the fourth consecutive year a Poplar Bluff school has received the national recognition, with Oak Grove having been honored in 2017 and 2019 respectively, while Lake Road previously held the distinction in 2018.
This is the first time in the 25-year history of the program that each of Missouri's designees were a part of the same school system.
POPLAR BLUFF BASKETBALL BEGINS DISTRICT PLAY TONIGHT
District play will begin tonight for both the boys and girls Poplar Bluff High School Basketball teams.
The boys team will host Seckman in the Class 6, District 1 Semifinal in a game you can listen to live on Today’s Talk KWOC 93.3FM and 930 AM. The girls will travel to Jackson for their Semifinal game. Both games are scheduled to begin at 6 pm.
The Dexter and Doniphan boys teams will also face off tonight in the Class 4, District 1 semifinal.
Campbell will host Alton in their Class 2 Sectional game with a trip to the state quarterfinals on the line.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE OPENS NEW SIMULATION LAB
Three Rivers College has announced the opening of a new simulation lab in Poplar Bluff.
The new simulation lab at the Poplar Bluff Industrial Park houses a variety of trainers including robotics, motor drive, residential and commercial wiring, motor controls and relays, and programmable logic controllers, giving students the hands-on training with automated equipment needed to master new skills in manufacturing.
Laptops, internet service, and desks are also available at the facility for students who need them.
This is TRC’s 4th simulation lab, with existing labs being located on the TRC Poplar Bluff campus and at its locations in Dexter and Sikeston.
BUTLER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET THIS WEEK
The Butler County Transportation Advisory Committee will be meeting this week.
The public meeting will give citizens the chance to discuss the planning framework process, transportation issues, and priorities within the county to present to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 to 10 am on Wednesday, March 3rd at the Butler County Courthouse.
For more information, contact Andrew Murphy at 573-785-6402.
DUNKLIN COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT
A Dunklin County road will be closed for part of this month so crews can replace culverts under the roadway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route NN in Dunklin County will be closed from 7 am to 3:30 pm daily through Friday, March 12th between Route 164 and Route J.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
