GOVERNOR TO BE IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI TODAY
Missouri Governor Mike Parson will be making multiple stops today in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Governor’s office, Parson will be joining Senator Jason Bean at noon today in Gobler to thank individuals who responded to area tornadoes in December of last year.
Governor Parson will also hold a workforce and higher education roundtable discussion with representatives from Southeast Missouri State University, Three Rivers College, and Mineral Area College in Cape Girardeau.
Following that, Parson will tour the Grizzly Jig Company in Caruthersville and attend a celebration of Pemiscot County earning Work Ready Community status.
PUXICO FIRE AND RESCUE TO HOST FISH FRY THIS WEEKEND
A Southeast Missouri fire department will be hosting their first fish fry of the year this weekend.
The Puxico Fire and Rescue fish fry is scheduled for 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday.
Officials say that due to ongoing construction on the new fire station, the event will primarily stick to a drive through format.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR NEW HIGHWAY PATROL RECRUIT CLASS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeking applicants for its 117th Recruit Class.
Highway Patrol officials tell KWOC News that qualified individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and that testing will be offered at nine different locations in Missouri.
The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure which includes a written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation, and oral interview board.
To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
The application deadline is June 24, 2022. For more information, go online to www.MOTrooper.com.
WOLF CREEK TRAIL RUN SCHEDULED FOR APRIL
A marathon run is coming this spring to the Poplar Bluff area.
The Poplar Bluff Kiwanis Club and US Forest Service will host the 9th Annual Wolf Creek Trail Run on April 16th. The Half Marathon will begin at 8 am, while the 6K run and 1.7 mile walk will start at 9:30 am.
Proceeds from the event will go to Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park.
For more information, including pricing and how to register, go to the Wolf Creek Trail Run Facebook page.
DEXTER CEMETERY ANNUAL SPRING FLOWER REMOVAL SET FOR APRIL 1ST
Dexter residents are being reminded to remove flowers from the Dexter Cemetery by the end of the month.
City officials say that in preparation for spring, the Dexter Street Department will begin their annual Spring Flower Removal at the cemetery on April 1st.
Anyone who does not want their flowers to be discarded should have them removed by that date.
VOLUNTEERS ENCOURAGED TO CLEAN UP LITTER FROM MISSOURI HIGHWAYS
Next month marks the return of Missouri’s No More Trash Bash.
The annual event by the Missouri Department of Transportation encourages volunteers to clean up litter adjacent to highways to help beautify Missouri throughout the month of April.
Officials say it has been held every spring since 2004 except for 2020.
MoDOT will provide trash bags and safety vests to anyone who volunteers. Regionally, events will be announced that people can come join in the litter pickup.
To learn more about how you can safely participate, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT.
