GROUNDBREAKING TO BE HELD TODAY AT NEW POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT
A groundbreaking will be held today for a new facility in Poplar Bluff.
The groundbreaking of the Poplar Bluff Police Department has been scheduled for 11:30 am this morning at 911 Shelby Road.
The public is invited to attend the event, which will also feature Southeast Missouri’s Senator Jason Bean and other local and state leaders.
HAYTI MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
An area man has been taken into custody in Pemiscot County on felony drug charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 54 year old David Palmer, of Hayti, was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Palmer is also facing charges of possession of a marijuana less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Following the arrest, he was booked and later released.
TRAVIS TRITT IN CONCERT THIS SATURDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
Country music legend Travis Tritt is coming to Poplar Bluff this weekend and fans still have a chance to secure their tickets to the concert.
Tritt will be performing some of his biggest hits tomorrow at the Black River Coliseum.
Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com or at the Black River Coliseum box office.
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR OPENING OF WAPPAPELLO LAKE BEACHES
The US Army Corps of Engineers has announced when beaches will open at Lake Wappapello.
According to the Corps of Engineers Facebook page, all beaches at Wappapello Lake will be opening on April 23rd. The date could change depending on the lake levels at the time.
The Corps of Engineers have also said that the People’s Creek Lower Campground will be opening today.
AREA WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY WRECK
An area woman was injured Thursday morning in a single vehicle wreck in Southeast Missouri.
According to authorities, 39 year old Lindsey Sly, of Poplar Bluff, was driving on US Highway 60, near Morehouse, when her vehicle ran off the side of the road and struck an embankment.
Sly suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
MOTORISTS ASKED TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MOWERS
Missouri motorists are asked to be careful when approaching mowers along Missouri’s highways.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, major and minor routes will be mowed in three cycles through September. On rural two-lane roads, crews may use a protective "follow" truck to alert motorists they are approaching slow-moving mowers.
Motorists are asked to be alert for trucks and tractors with lights flashing and moving slowly, around 2 to 5 mph. When you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and focus on the road ahead of you.
Also, be prepared to stop or drive very slowly behind a "follow" truck, especially approaching a hill or curve on a two-lane road.
