MULES FOOTBALL ELIMINATED IN DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
A fantastic football season in Poplar Bluff has come to a close.
The Mules came up short in the quest for a district championship, falling to Cape Central Friday night 22-16 in the Class 5, District 1 Championship game.
The season started out rough for the Mules, losing their first four games in a row before turning it around to win their next four.
Following a regular season ending loss to Hillsboro, the Mules won their first two games of the district tournament, including a one point upset over their top seeded rivals Jackson.
Poplar Bluff finishes the season with an overall record of 6-6.
CHANGES ANNOUNCED FOR FACILITIES AT WAPPAPELLO LAKE
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced multiple changes for facilities at Wappapello Lake.
According to officials, renovations in the Redman Creek East Campground are scheduled to begin in January of 2023. Redman Creek East Campground and fee booth will remain closed for the duration of the renovation process, which will impact the 2023 recreation season.
Beginning in March of 2023, all campgrounds, the Wappapello Lake Management Office, and the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center will only accept credit and debit card transactions for payment.
Visitors will also still be able to purchase Corps of Engineers Annual Day Use Passes and America the Beautiful Passes at these locations.
If you would like additional information or have any questions, contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.
2ND ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER TO RAISE MONEY FOR SHADY GROVE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Preparations are underway for the 2nd Annual Shady Grove PTO Chili Supper.
The event has been scheduled for 5-7 pm on Friday, November 18th at the Shady Grove Cafeteria.
You can dine in or get a to-go plate as well as purchase an item from the cake walk.
Proceeds from the event will go towards items and activities for Shady Grove School students in Poplar Bluff.
For more information, call 573-840-9592.
HUNTERS ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THEIR HARVEST WITH FAMILIES IN NEED
Hunters across the state of Missouri are being asked to share their harvest to help feed families in need.
The Missouri Department of Conservation Share the Harvest program provides food to the hungry through deer meat donated by hunters.
Hunters can choose to give part or all of any deer they harvest. They simply bring their deer to an approved meat processor to process the venison, usually into ground meat, where it is then packaged for distribution.
Share the Harvest is a statewide partnership between MDC, the Conservation Federation of Missouri, cooperating meat processors, and hunters.
For more details on the Share the Harvest program and a list of processors participating, visit mdc.mo.gov/share.
NATIONAL CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK BEGINS TODAY
Motorists are being urged to slow down and move over as a part of National Crash Responder Safety Week.
On a daily basis, emergency responders put their lives on the line along Missouri’s highways responding to crash scenes. These workers include police, fire, EMS, tow truck operators and highway workers.
Officials say that by state law, drivers are required to move over or slow down, but a significant number do not.
From 2017 to 2021, there have been nearly 9,200 traffic crashes on Missouri roadways that involved an emergency vehicle. Of these crashes, 31 were fatal and 140 resulted in serious injury to the emergency responder.
Officials say that when you see emergency vehicles and highway crews with warning lights either on the road or shoulder; slow down, and when you’re able to do so, move over.
BRIDGE REPAIRS SET FOR THIS WEEK IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
U.S. Highway 62 in Dunklin County will be reduced this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
The section of roadway to be affected by the repairs is located from County Road 217 to the Missouri State line.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
