OVER 93 THOUSAND DEER HARVESTED DURING OPENING WEEKEND OF FIREARM DEER SEASON
Hunters across Missouri took to the woods over the weekend for the opening of the November potion of firearms deer season.
According to preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation, hunters harvested 93,355 deer during the opening weekend. Of the deer harvested, 55,267 were antlered bucks, 7,250 were button bucks, and 30,838 were does.
This was an increase of over 3,000 deer from last year’s opening weekend.
Bollinger, Howell, and Wayne were the top counties in Southeast Missouri coming in at 4th, 10th, and 15th statewide.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI SENATOR NAMED AS ASSISTANT MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER
A Missouri State Senator from Holcomb will be serving in the leadership team of Missouri Republicans during the next legislative session.
State Senator Jason Bean tells KWOC News that he was elected to serve as the assistant majority floor leader by the Missouri Senate Majority Caucus for the 102nd General Assembly.
The assistant majority floor leader is responsible for assuming the majority floor leader’s role in his or her absence. The majority floor leader is responsible for setting the schedule of bills up for consideration by the full body, the time allotted for floor debate on legislation and session meeting times and dates.
Bean is the Senator for Missouri District 25, which includes eight counties in Southeast Missouri, including Butler, Dunklin, and Stoddard Counties.
The 102nd General Assembly will convene on Wednesday, January 4th for the start of the 2023 legislative session.
RECORD NUMBER OF VETERANS PARTICIPATE IN PBMS VETERANS DAY PARADE
A record number of veterans were involved in this year’s Poplar Bluff Middle School Veterans Day Parade.
According to school officials, about 50 veterans participated in the annual parade on Friday, as students lined the Victory Lane campus holding up handmade signs.
The veterans were led by the High School JROTC, Sho-Me Marching Band, Cheerleaders and Pom Squad; Middle School Honor Choir and Safety Patrol; among others.
The Middle School has been hosting a parade for the past three years before which the campus held a Veterans Day Assembly dating back to 1997 at the former 5th and 6th Grade Center. The event is the largest of multiple gatherings honoring veterans throughout the school district.
VIRGINIA MAN ARRESTED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ON DRUG CHARGES
Authorities in Southeast Missouri have arrested a Virginia man on multiple drug related charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 43 year old Victor Church, of Pound, Virginia, was taken into custody Sunday morning on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Church is also facing a charge of possession of marijuana.
Following the arrest, Church was held at the Stoddard County Jail.
MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT POPLAR BLUFF LIBRARY
The Poplar Bluff Library will be hosting a free Medicare information session this week.
According to library officials, the session has been scheduled for 1 pm on Wednesday, November 16th at the Library’s main branch on North Main Street.
Attendees can get answers to questions from certified Medicare counselors. You can also attend the presentation over zoom.
For more information, contact the Poplar Bluff Library at 573-686-8639.
MODOT TO HELP GRANT CHRISTMAS WISHES TO AREA FAMILIES
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be participating in the Christmas Angels program again this year to help grant Christmas wishes to Southeast Missouri families.
This year's event will be held on Thursday, December 1st, with chili orders due by 4 pm on Monday, November 28th. The cost is $6 and will include a 16-ounce cup of chili, crackers and chips.
Current MoDOT employees and retirees volunteer to cook, pack, and deliver chili for the event. To place an order, call (573) 472-5294. Orders of five or more in the Sikeston area can be delivered.
With the funds raised, volunteers purchase gifts for children who would not otherwise receive them.
