THREE RIVERS COLLEGE TO PLAY FOR SPOT IN NJCAA WORLD SERIES
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders softball team is only two wins away from a trip to the NJCAA World Series.
As the Champions of Region 16, the Lady Raiders will play the winner of Region 11, Indian Hills Community College, in a three game series.
Games one and two will be played Sunday in Poplar Bluff with Game one scheduled to begin at noon. If necessary, game 3 will be played at noon on Monday.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING VEHICLE BREAK INS
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are investigating a string of break-ins.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, two subjects broke into multiple vehicles in the area of Warren Street early Wednesday morning.
The two subjects were caught on area security footage which is available on the Poplar Bluff Police Department Facebook page.
Anyone who has information about the break-ins or the subject’s identities is asked to contact Detective Dan Mustain at 573-686-8632.
FULL DAY OF EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR WAPPAPELLO LAKE’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning for a full day of events to celebrate the 80th Anniversary for Wappapello Lake.
The Anniversary is being celebrated along with Armed Forces Day from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday at the Redman Creek Recreation Area.
There will be a car cruise-in, live music, military displays, and booths from area businesses and organizations.
For more information, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.
GOVERNOR MIKE PARSON DROPS MEDICAID EXPANSION
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has dropped plans to expand the state's Medicaid program after the Legislature declined to provide money for a measure approved by voters.
The governor said Thursday that his administration has withdrawn an expansion plan that had been submitted to federal officials.
Parson said he cannot proceed with it because the $35 billion budget approved by the Republican-led Legislature did not approve his funding proposal for the expansion.
The decision is likely to trigger a lawsuit from supporters of Medicaid expansion. Voters last August approved a ballot measure expanding eligibility to low-income adults.
PUXICO FISH FRY SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY
A fund raising fish fry for Puxico Fire and Rescue is scheduled for this weekend.
The event will be from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday at the current fire and rescue station on North Hickman. Plates will be $8 each and include three pieces of fish, two hush puppies, french fries, slaw, and tartar sauce.
Proceeds from the fish fry will be used for building office spaces in the new fire station located on the corner of PP Highway and Cemetery Road.
KIDS FISHING FUN DAY SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Take your kids fishing this weekend with the Southeast Missouri Sportsmen Association.
The association is hosting its annual free Kids Fishing Fun Day on Saturday, behind New Covenant Fellowship Church in Poplar Bluff. Registration will begin at 7 am and continue until around noon.
Bait will be provided but attendees are asked to bring their own fishing poles.
Lunch will be provided for all guests and there will also be door prizes and drawings for participating children.
For more information, or to register for the event, go to the Mark Twain National Forest Facebook page.
