SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO BE PROVIDED FOR FREE THIS YEAR IN THE POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
Parents of Poplar Bluff students will have some relief this year when it is time for their children to return to school.
The Poplar Bluff R-1 School District has announced that school supplies will be provided for free for the 2022/2023 academic year.
Officials say that all basic supply lists have been purchased for every student in kindergarten through 12th grade and students will only need to bring a backpack and/or school box when classes start in August.
Students will be notified by their teachers if a more specific class item is required.
MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING PEOPLE WITH A KNIFE
A Northeast Arkansas man has been taken into custody after allegedly threatening people with a knife.
According to an arrest affidavit, officers were dispatched to a residence in Paragould on Tuesday in reference to an altercation involving a weapon.
Officers were told by individuals at the scene that a white male was threatening them with a knife until someone knocked it out of his hand. The man then fled the scene.
Officers got a description of the man and another subject who was with him from the victims. Officers also found the knife at the scene.
Two men were located a short distance away who matched the descriptions given. One of the men told officers that Brian Cook, of Paragould, was the individual with the knife and that the altercation had occurred just like the victims told the officers.
Cook was taken into custody on a felony charge of aggravated assault. His bond was set at $10,000, cash only.
TRACTOR AND TRUCK PULL COMING THIS WEEKEND TO POPLAR BLUFF
A Tractor and Truck Pull is coming this weekend to Poplar Bluff.
All USA Pullers classes will be involved in the event on Saturday at Ray Clinton Park.
The event will begin at 7 pm and admission is $10, with children five and under getting in for free.
There will also be lawnmower pulls Saturday afternoon, beginning at 1 pm.
FIREWORKS TO LIGHT UP LAKE WAPPAPELLO DURING INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
Lake Wappapello will be illuminated by fireworks during the Independence Day weekend.
According to the Wappapello Lake Area Association, “Fireworks at the Lake” has been scheduled for Saturday, July 2nd at the Redman Creek Recreation Area.
That is not the only event planned for the Wappapello area during the 4th of July weekend, as Movie in the Park will be featuring the film “Sing 2” on Friday, July 1st at the Spillway Recreation Area.
Officials say that both the fireworks and movie will start at dark.
POPLAR BLUFF TO GET GRANT MONEY FOR THE WOLF CREEK CONNECTOR TRAIL
Poplar Bluff has been chosen for a grant to construct an area trail.
The City of Poplar Bluff was chosen to receive $50,000 for the construction of the Wolf Creek Connector Trail.
The trail will reportedly connect the Wolf Creek Trail, Shelby Road Trail, and Mark Twain National Forest.
GARDENERS ADVISED TO TAKE EXTRA CARE OF PLANTS DURING HEAT WAVE
Area gardeners are being advised to take extra care of their plants during the ongoing heat wave.
According to the University of Missouri Extension, area residents tending to their gardens should make sure to water less frequently, but do it thoroughly. You can also add mulch to save moisture in the ground or shade your young plants to get them through the heat.
Remember to take care of yourself as well, consider gardening in the early morning and late evening to avoid high temperatures and harsh sun. Drink water often and seek shade during rest breaks.
