Friday January 13, 2023

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER FOR SPRING CLASSES AT THREE RIVERS COLLEGE

The deadline to sign up for spring classes at Three Rivers College is almost here.

Today is the final day to register for classes for the Spring Semester at Three Rivers College.

You can find out more information about classes offered at Three Rivers by going online to trcc.edu, calling 573-840-9605, or stopping by the Three Rivers College Welcome Center.

Spring semester classes are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 17th. 


POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB TO PERFORM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

The Poplar Bluff High School Drama Club will be performing a classic Disney story beginning today.

The Drama Club is presenting Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. tonight, as well as on January 14th, 20th, and 21st at the Kay Porter Theater on Victory Lane.

There is also a 2 pm matinee performance scheduled for January 15th.

Officials say that tickets cost $5 and will be available at the door.


DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 16TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE TOWN

A date has been announced for the 16th Annual Taste of the Town in Poplar Bluff.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland is presenting the event starting at 6 pm on Thursday, May 18th at the Black River Coliseum.

Taste of the Town will feature area restaurants, caterers, and beverage vendors and allow attendees to sample their favorite dishes and drinks.

For more information, visit bgcpb.org. 


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 10th Annual Wolf Creek Trail Run on Saturday, April 8th. 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.

 

GLENNONVILLE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO HOST EVENT FOR ST JUDE

An area organization will be hosting a Chili Cook-Off this month to raise money for the kids at St. Jude.

The 1st Annual Glennonville Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-Off has been scheduled for 4 to 7 pm on Saturday, January 21st.

You can buy a bowl for $10 and then vote for your favorite chili with donations. All vote proceeds will go toward St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The event will be held at the Glennonville Knights of Columbus Hall. For more information, contact Steve Fieser at 573-778-5704.


DRAINAGE REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY ON BUSINESS 60 IN STODDARD COUNTY

Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be performing drainage repairs today along Business 60 in Stoddard County.

The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Bailiff Drive to Two Mile Road in Dexter. 

Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.