DEADLINE APPROACHING TO ENTER INTO THE RIVER RADIO LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
Time is running out to get your float entered into the 2022 River Radio Lighted Christmas Parade.
The parade is scheduled for 6 pm on Friday, December 2nd. Entry forms are available on our Facebook page and website. The deadline for entries is November 25th.
The parade route this year will run from Highway 142 at McDonalds through downtown Poplar Bluff before looping back and ending at the Black River Coliseum.
Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. For more information, call 573-785-0881.
UNITED GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION TO HOST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
The United Gospel Rescue Mission is providing their annual Thanksgiving Meal this Thursday.
The Thanksgiving meal will be held at around noon at the Rescue Mission in Poplar Bluff. If you can’t make it to the rescue mission you can also call ahead and have a meal delivered to you by contacting 573-785-4683.
The Rescue Mission is in need of volunteers to help prepare meals from 9 am to noon today. On Thanksgiving, the rescue mission will also need assistance to prepare, serve, and deliver the meals. They are also accepting donations of desserts to be used in the meals.
If you would like more information, want to schedule a delivery, or want to donate a dessert, call 573-785-4683.
HILLCREST ANIMAL HOSPITAL IS HOSTING A PET FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEK
A Poplar Bluff veterinarian is hosting a pet food drive this week.
Hillcrest Animal Hospital is accepting dog and cat food today and Friday.
For each item of food someone brings, you can enter to win an Arctic cooler filled with supplements and pet goodies. The winner will be announced on Friday.
All pet food that is brought in will be donated to the Bread Shed and distributed to those in need.
Hillcrest Animal Hospital is located at 700 South Shelby Road in Poplar Bluff.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AUTO TOUR TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 25TH
We are close to the beginning of an annual holiday tradition in Southeast Missouri.
The 30th Annual Festival of Lights Auto Tour will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm on November 25th to December 25th in the Redman Creek Campground East.
For more information contact the Wappapello Lake Project Office by calling (573) 222-8562.
MOTORISTS ENCOURAGED TO DRIVE SAFELY DURING THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PERIOD
Many Missouri residents are getting ready to get on the road to see their family for Thanksgiving, but officials are urging motorists to keep safety in mind.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, 12 people were killed and another 540 were injured during the 2021 Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
MoDOT is urging motorists to be vigilant, always buckle up, obey posted speed limits and never drive impaired or distracted.
State Troopers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E., over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, enforcing all traffic laws, and being available to assist the public.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Emergency Report line is 1-800-525-5555, or (star)55 on a cellular phone. Motorists should use the emergency line if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency.
MODOT TO HOST COMMUNITY BRIEFING IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a community briefing next month to discuss the Environmental Study for U.S. Route 412 in Dunklin County.
The meeting will be held in the Senath High School gym, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 8th.
MoDOT has launched the Environmental Study to plan for future capacity improvements on the 20-mile section of U.S. 412 extending from Route AC near the Arkansas border to just east of Route Y near Kennett. Completion of the study is anticipated in late 2023.
Visitors can stop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.
