SEARCH CONDUCTED FOR MISSING MAN IN THE PORTAGEVILLE AREA
Personnel from multiple area agencies participated in a search Wednesday for man who has been missing since November.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, 33 year old Butch Wayne Swofford was last seen on November 25th, 2020.
The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, along with personnel from Sikeston, Cape Girardeau, and Jackson, conducted a search in the Portageville area, but were unable to locate him.
Swofford is described as a white male, around five feet eight inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair.
Anyone who has information on Swofford’s disappearance is asked to contact Sergeant Johnson at 573-748-2516.
POPLAR BLUFF AND DONIPHAN AWARDED GRANT MONEY FOR PROJECTS
Multiple area cities have been awarded grant money from the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
The City of Poplar Bluff was approved for slightly over $700,000 for removing and replacing culverts, installing new drop inlets, and connecting these new storm water installations to the existing drainage system along three streets where flooding is prevalent.
Poplar Bluff also will receive $50,000 to purchase a generator for the new Police Department.
The City of Doniphan was approved for over $61,000 to bore an additional water line next to an exposed line to limit downtime and protect the public from outages and leaks.
The City of Ellsinore was approved for over $318,000 for a project that includes improving ditches, replacing culverts, washing out culverts, installing new grated area drains, and removing any trees or debris along ditch lines that would inhibit waterflow.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced the grants yesterday as a part of a total of $18.8 million that will be spread among 29 recipients through its Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program.
SQUIRREL AND BLACK BASS SEASONS TO OPEN THIS WEEKEND
The Missouri Department of Conservation is preparing for the beginning of Squirrel and Black Bass Seasons this weekend.
The hunting season on eastern gray and fox squirrels begins on Saturday and runs through February 15th, 2022. Allowed methods include shotguns, rifles, and other legal firearm methods, as well as archery equipment, slingshots, or atlatls. The daily limit for hunting and trapping is ten and the possession limit is 20.
Beginning Saturday, anglers may catch-and-keep black bass, such as largemouth, smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky bass. In most state waters, the daily limit on black bass is six. Fish taken from most rivers and streams must be 12-inches long and additional regulations may apply to specific waters or areas. Anglers must have a valid fishing permit or be exempt.
You can find more information on both the squirrel and black bass seasons at mdc.mo.gov.
THREE RIVERS FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD NEXT MONTH.
The Eighth Annual Three Rivers Endowment Trust Golf Tournament will be held in June.
The four person scramble tournament will begin with check in and lunch at noon on Friday, June 11th at Westwood Hills Country Club in Poplar Bluff.
Player registration is $135 for individuals and $550 for teams. All proceeds will go to benefit the Three Rivers Annual Fund, which officials say funds special projects and helps make a difference in the lives of TRC students.
For more information or registration forms, contact Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077.
TIPS ON HOW TO STAY SAFE WHILE GRILLING
Summer is on the way and that means it is time to get out and grill.
The National Fire Protection Association has released some safety tips and recommendations for when you are grilling.
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
• Place the grill well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area.
• Never leave your grill unattended when in use.
• If you use starter fluid when charcoal grilling, only use charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
Additional fire safety information is available at nfpa.org.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SET FOR TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
New Day Ministries in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event this afternoon.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministries is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff. If you would like more information, contact Pastor Nancy Wolverton at 573-718-4578.
