POWER OUTAGES AFFECTED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Thousands of people were without power for a part of Thursday in Southeast Missouri.
According to Ozark Border Electric Cooperative, more than 1,400 customers lost power Thursday afternoon in the Doniphan area.
Later on Thursday Ozark Border reported that almost 1,300 customers were without power in Wayne County. At least 1,100 of the outages were in the Wappapello area.
Outages were also reported in multiple other counties including Butler, Carter, and Stoddard.
WATCH FOR BLACK ICE DURING YOUR MORNING COMMUTE
Much of Southeast Missouri experienced a mix of rain and freezing rain on Thursday and with overnight temperatures plunging to the low 20’s this has resulted in chances of black ice on roads this morning.
MoDOT officials say that bridges and elevated surfaces are the first to ice over and should always be approached with caution, but even roads that might look clear can hide slippery conditions.
Drivers should reduce speeds and anticipate slick road conditions both where you are and where you are going.
You can also check current Missouri road conditions on the Traveler Information Map at modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones.
16TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Mason-Dixon Chili Society’s 16th annual Chili Cook-Off is coming this weekend.
The event will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, February 26th at the Black River Coliseum. Admission is free and a cook’s party will be held today.
Proceeds from the Cook-Off go to benefit the United Gospel Rescue Mission.
For more information, call 573-429-2215.
REGISTER FOR THE 2022 OPTIMIST SOCCER LEAGUE IN POPLAR BLUFF EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 3RD
Registration for the 2022 Poplar Bluff Optimist Soccer League has been extended until March 3rd.
The registration fee for youth in kindergarten through sixth grades is $20.
Registration forms are available at the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Office located at 430 North Second Street and at pbosl.com.
For more information, contact Staci Barker at 718-0959.
HUNTERS AND ANGLERS REMINDED THAT ANNUAL PERMITS EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE MONTH
Missouri annual permits for various game will expire at the end of the month.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2021 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing.
Anyone wanting to purchase a permit can do so at vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/BuyPermits, or through MDC’s free mobile apps, MO Hunting and MO fishing.
WARRIOR’S WALK SCHEDULED FOR EARLY APRIL
The VFW Posts 7183 and 6477 along with FCC Behavioral Health are teaming up for a Warriors Walk in support of military, veterans, and first responders.
There will be multiple walks available during the event on April 2nd at Wolf Creek Trail in Poplar Bluff. Registration will begin at 9 am with the walk starting at 10 am.
Participants are being asked to register by March 15th.
For more information, or to register, call 573-888-5925, extension 7054.
