THREE RIVERS COLLEGE LADY RAIDERS WIN REGION 16 AND CENTRAL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders are packing their bags for Texas.
The Lady Raiders defeated the Moberly Lady Grayhounds Saturday 81-73 to win the NJCAA Region 16 and Central District.
Following the game, Myia Yelder was named Region 16 Player of the Year while the Lady Raiders coach Alex Wiggs received the Region 16 Coach of the Year award.
With the win, the top ranked Lady Raiders improved their record to 28-0 and secured a place in the NJCAA Division 1 Basketball Championship Tournament.
LADY RAIDERS GET TOP SEED IN NJCAA DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders gathered with friends and family Sunday night for the NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Tournament selection show and did not have to wait long to find out their seed in the tournament.
With the number one seed, the Lady Raiders earned a bye in the first round of the 24 team tournament and will take on the winner of the game featuring the 16 seed Chipola Indians and 17 seed Tyler Apaches.
The Lady Raiders first game will be in the second round at 2 pm on Thursday, March 17th in Lubbock, Texas.
MULTIPLE TORNADO WARNINGS ISSUED SUNDAY NIGHT
There were numerous Tornado warnings issued Sunday night as a part of the storm system that crossed Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
The warnings were issued in multiple counties in Northeast Arkansas, including Randolph, Lawrence, and Clay Counties as well as Dunklin County in Southeast Missouri.
There were no damage reports available as of press time, however there were numerous reports of power outages last night in Northeast Arkansas.
A flash flood warning was also in effect for part of the night in Butler and Stoddard Counties in Southeast Missouri.
BERNIE MULES BASKETBALL TEAM REACHES STATE SEMIFINALS
It took a trip to overtime, but the Bernie Mules have made it to the state basketball final four.
The Mules defeated Alton 51-49 in Overtime Saturday in the Class two State Quarterfinal in Sikeston.
Bernie will now play Putnam County on Friday in the State Semi-Final in Springfield.
The South Iron and Charleston boys’ basketball teams also reached the state semi-finals in Class one and three respectively following wins by each team on Saturday.
TWIN RIVERS PRESCHOOL SCREENING AND KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK
Officials in the Twin Rivers R-10 School District have announced they will be holding preschool screening and kindergarten enrollment this week.
Parents should bring their children, who are up to five years of age and not yet in kindergarten, for the screening which will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Broseley High School.
Both events are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Screening will be conducted in areas of health, vision, hearing, dental, speech, language, and development.
Each child should bring their immunization records, birth certificate, social security card, and a parent’s picture ID. Children enrolling in kindergarten must also bring three items providing proof of residency.
To make an appointment, call 328-4400 for Qulin or 967-3607 for Fisk.
THIS WEEK IS MISSOURI SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK
State and National officials are using this week to encourage Missourians to learn more about severe weather and how to protect themselves.
This week is Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which will include “Receive Weather Information Day” today, “Tornado Safety Day” on Tuesday, “Lightning Safety Day” on Wednesday, “Hail and Wind Safety Day” on Thursday, and “Flood Safety Day” on Friday.
Missouri’s annual Statewide Tornado Drill will also be held on Tuesday at 10 am.
For today, officials are urging residents to follow local forecasts anytime severe weather is anticipated. Remember to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, in case one fails or if severe weather strikes overnight.
More information can be found at StormAware.mo.gov.
TWO ARRESTED ON METH CHARGES IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Authorities in Ripley County have arrested two Doniphan residents on multiple charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 36 year old Rodney Wilson and 21 year old Michael Bohannon were taken into custody late Thursday night on charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Bohannon is also facing charges of resisting arrest for a felony and tampering with evidence.
Officials say that Wilson had multiple warrants out of Ripley County.
