REMEMBRANCE EVENT SCHEDULED TO COMMEMORATE THE 1927 POPLAR BLUFF TORNADO
Next month will mark the 95th anniversary of the 1927 tornado that killed almost 100 people.
On May 9th, 1927 an EF4 tornado swept from Imboden, Arkansas to Poplar Bluff and ultimately killed 98 people as well as severely damaging the Poplar Bluff area.
A remembrance event to commemorate the anniversary of the tornado will be held on Monday, May 2nd on the 2nd floor of the Butler County Courthouse.
A reception will be held at 11 am, followed by brief remarks at 11:30 am.
MISSOURI HUNTERS CAN APPLY FOR ELK AND BEAR PERMITS NEXT MONTH
Missouri hunters will be able to apply for bull elk and bear permits next month.
The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer five permits to hunt bull elk in Missouri this fall with at least one permit designated for qualifying area landowners and the remaining permits for the general public.
The MDC will also offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the second Missouri black-bear hunting season this fall.
Only Missouri residents who will be at least 11 years old by the first day of the hunt for which they are applying are eligible to apply. The application period will be from May 1st to May 31st and all permits will be assigned through a random drawing.
There are multiple ways to apply for each permit including by calling 1-800-392-4115 or by going online to mdc.mo.gov/buypermits.
POPLAR BLUFF HISTORIC TRAIN DEPOT TO HOST 1ST ATTIC TREASURES SALE
The Poplar Bluff Historic Train Depot will be hosting their 1st Attic Treasures Sale in mid-May.
The event has been scheduled from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 14th. Outdoor booth space for vendors is still available.
All proceeds from the event will go toward the 2nd Annual Historical Train Depot Quilt Show, which will be held on Saturday, October 15th.
For more information, contact Corretta Bishop at 573-300-6450.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR ROADWAY PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Multiple contracts have been awarded for roadway projects in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, an over 2.2 million contract was awarded for pavement improvements on Route N in Stoddard County.
An almost $400,000 contract was awarded for replacing a bridge deck on Route WW in Stoddard County.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the contracts during its regular meeting earlier this month.
Additional information regarding timelines and impacts to traffic will be released prior to the start of construction.
MISSOURIANS URGED TO LEAVE WILDLIFE IN THE WILD
With spring underway many people are heading outside to enjoy the outdoors.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging anyone experiencing the wilderness to remember to leave wildlife alone. While it may appear young creatures are abandoned, that’s usually not the case.
MDC State Wildlife Veterinarian Sherri Russell says that the parent will usually return. They are normally out searching for food and cannot constantly attend to their offspring.
Russell added that most newborn animals do not survive in captivity.
The care and rehabilitation of wildlife requires special training, facilities, and permits. Without such proper care, wild animals will remain in poor health and could eventually die.
Russell also cautioned that wildlife can become dangerous as they mature, and can also carry parasites, disease, and have the potential to damage property.
For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov.
EASTER EGG SAFETY TIPS
Easter is this weekend and that means many families will be decorating eggs to go with celebrating the holiday.
Officials with the Food and Drug administration have released some tips for preparing your eggs for the weekend.
To prevent the spread of dirt and germs, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling eggs at every preparation step, including cooking, cooling, dyeing, and hiding.
Keep hard-cooked Easter eggs refrigerated until just before the hunt. Cold temperatures keep most harmful bacteria from multiplying.
If you are having an Easter egg hunt, hide eggs in places that are protected from dirt, pets, and other potential sources of bacteria such as wild animals.
After the hunt, find all the eggs you have hidden and discard eggs that are cracked or dirty. Bacteria can enter eggs through cracks in the shell.
If your eggs have been at temperatures above 40ºF for more than two hours, don’t eat them. Throw them away. More information about food safety is available at fda.gov.
