POCAHONTAS MAYOR KEITH SUTTON PASSES AWAY
The city of Pocahontas is mourning the passing of their mayor.
The city announced on Tuesday that Pocahontas Mayor Keith Sutton passed away on December 24th.
Sutton was in his second term as mayor. He was first elected to the office in 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the Randolph County Development Center on the Black River Technical College Campus.
POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION TO RING IN NEW YEAR WITH 5K RUN
Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation will be celebrating the beginning of 2024 next week with a 5k run.
The New Year, New You 5k will begin at 10 am on January 1st at McLane Park. Check-in will start at 9:30 am and the cost is $10.
More information is available at PbParks.org.
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ACCEPTING CHRISTMAS TREES FOR RECYCLING
If you are still wondering what to do with your Christmas tree, the US Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake would like to hear from you.
The Corps of Engineers is accepting Christmas trees through January 15th at the Redman Creek boat ramp. The drop-off location is marked with a sign.
Officials say that once the trees are deposited at the collection site, they become property of the Corps of Engineers for use in establishing fish shelters and small game habitats.
For more information, contact Natural Resources Specialist John Daves at (573) 222-8562.
ONLY TWO TRAFFIC FATALITIES REPORTED IN MISSOURI OVER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Only a couple of traffic fatalities were reported in Missouri over the Christmas holiday weekend.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two people died in traffic crashes during the 78-hour counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on December 22nd and ended at 11:59 p.m. on December 25th.
Troopers investigated a total of 124 crashes, which resulted in 71 injuries. Troopers also made 81 DWI arrests.
None of the fatalities were located in Southeast Missouri.
ROUTE 61 TO BE CLOSED TODAY IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Route 61 in Pemiscot County will be closed over two days as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
According to officials, the closure is located from Route M to Route O near Cooter.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN STEELE
Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation are closing a portion of Route 61 in Pemiscot County today to perform bridge maintenance.
The section of Route 61 being closed is located from Division Street to Cobblestone Lane in Steele.
Weather permitting, work will take place both today and tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
