THREE RIVERS COLLEGE LADY RAIDERS BASKETBALL TEAM RANKED NUMBER 1 IN THE COUNTRY
The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team is the new top team in the country.
The undefeated Lady Raiders are unanimously ranked number 1 in the NJCAA Division 1 Rankings that were published on Monday. This is the first time that TRC has reached the top spot in the NJCAA Rankings.
The Lady Raiders have won 18 straight games to start the season, with their most recent win coming last night against St. Louis Community College.
The Lady Raiders are the only undefeated team remaining in NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball.
BITTER WIND CHILLS COMING UP TOMORROW MORNING
After a few days of mild weather, bitterly cold temperatures are coming back to Southeast Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service, we should expect wind chill values to get close to zero between 3 am and 9 am on Wednesday.
Actual air temperatures will bottom out from 5 to 15 degrees across the area. Officials say that everyone should dress in layers and wear a hat or hood.
Also remember to protect pets and vulnerable property, such as exposed pipes.
SEMO SPORTSMAN’S BANQUET SCHEDULED FOR MARCH
Preparations are underway for the annual Southeast Missouri Sportsman’s Association Banquet coming up in March.
The banquet will begin at 5 pm Saturday, March 26th, at the American Legion on PP Highway in Poplar Bluff.
Organizers say there will be a chicken dinner available for $7 a plate as well as entertainment and door prizes. Proceeds from the event will go to fund the Kid’s Fish and Fun Day.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES DONATION OF K-9 BODY ARMOR
A Police Department in Southeast Missouri has announced that they have received a donation of body armor for their four-legged officer.
Officials say that Kennett Police Department K9 officer Rocky received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Vested Interest in K9s is a charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO HOST EAGLE VIEWING EVENT
The US Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake is hosting an event next month to give area residents the chance to view and learn about our national bird.
The Winter Watch eagle viewing event will be held from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 5th at the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center.
Participants will have the opportunity to look for eagles, other migratory waterfowl, and birds at the designated viewing stations at Wappapello Lake. Fact sheets and information will be given to all participants.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact the Wappapello Lake Project office at 573-222-8562.
BOATING SAFETY COURSES TO BE OFFERED BY MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be hosting boating safety courses this spring.
Colonel Eric Olson tells KWOC News that the Patrol is offering the courses to inform and motivate boaters to prepare for the boating season.
Missouri law requires everyone born after January 1st, 1984, who operates a vessel on Missouri lakes to possess a certified boating safety education card and photo ID. This includes personal watercraft operators.
The classroom courses provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol are free, but registration is required and the boater ID card costs $15.
For more information about courses in Southeast Missouri, contact the MSHP Troop E Headquarters by calling 573-840-9500 and ask to speak to the marine operations supervisor.
