TWIN RIVERS R-10 SUPERINTENDENT TO RESIGN AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
A search is underway for a new superintendent for the Twin Rivers R-10 School District.
Twin Rivers School Board President Jeff Arnold tells KWOC News that Dr. Ben Johnson informed the school board Thursday evening that he will be resigning at the end of the school year.
Johnson has served as Twin Rivers Superintendent since July 2020. He is reportedly resigning to seek other opportunities.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE ALUMNI REUNION SET FOR SATURDAY
A whole day of events is planned for this Saturday for the 2022 Three Rivers College Alumni Reunion.
College officials say the day will start at 7 am with the Pancake Breakfast at the Bess Activity Center.
There is also an Alumni Art Exhibit, a virtual concert by the TRC Music Department, and the Alumni Star Award presentation planned for Saturday.
The TRC men and women’s basketball teams will also be hosting State Fair Community College Saturday night.
More information is available at trcc.edu.
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 15TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE TOWN
A date has been announced for the 15th Annual Taste of the Town in Poplar Bluff.
The Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland is presenting the event starting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 12th at the Black River Coliseum.
Taste of the Town will feature area restaurants, caterers, and beverage vendors and allow attendees to sample their favorite dishes and drinks.
For more information, visit bgcpb.org.
CHILI COOK OFF TO BE HELD TO BENEFIT AREA SCHOOL BAND
The Greenville High School Rockin Bears are holding a chili cook off in February to help raise money for a trip to Ohio.
The Road to the Rock-off Chili Cook-Off has been scheduled for 5 to 8 pm on February 26th at the Greenville Junior High Gym.
The cost is $15 to enter your chili. If you just want to eat, it is $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under.
Proceeds from the event will fund the band’s trip to the Tri-C High School Rock Off on March 5th at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE
A Poplar Bluff woman is facing multiple felony charges following her arrest in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 51 year old Serena Barnes was taken into custody Thursday morning on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine drug paraphernalia.
Barnes also reportedly had a warrant out of Butler County.
Following the arrest, she was held at the Stoddard County Jail.
FREE PESTICIDE PICK UP TO BE HELD IN PORTAGEVILLE
State officials have announced a free pesticide collection event will be held in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the collection event has been scheduled for March 12th at the Fisher Delta Research, Extension, and Education Center in Portageville.
Attendees can drop off unwanted pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides among other items.
More information, including a full list of accepted items, is available at dnr.mo.gov.
