17th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF SET FOR SATURDAY
Chili lovers from across Southeast Missouri will be gathering in Poplar Bluff for the Mason-Dixon Chili Society’s 17th annual Chili Cook-Off.
The event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday at the Black River Coliseum. Event organizers say that admission to the cook-off is free.
All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the United Gospel Rescue Mission.
More information is available on the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off Facebook page.
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN CARTER COUNTY
The voluntary residential flood buyout project will be the topic of a public meeting held this morning in Carter County.
According to officials, the meeting is scheduled for 9:30 am at the Carter County Courthouse in Van Buren.
The county’s ongoing residential voluntary buyout project includes assistance like relocation expenses and down payment assistance for those who qualify.
The county is interested in obtaining citizen input on the existing buyout zone and discussing eligibility, available assistance, the application process, and other needs related to the April and May 2017 flooding events within the county.
At least 70% of the funds will be used to benefit low to moderate income persons. Due to the nature of a buyout, displacement of persons will be proposed.
For more information, or if you require special accommodations at the meeting, contact County Clerk Debi Reynolds at 573-323-4527.
CENTER STAGE TO PERFORM BROADWAY CLASSIC AT TINNIN FINE ARTS CENTER
An area performance company will be showcasing a Broadway classic next month at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
Center Stage will be performing Cinderella during the month of March, with the first performance scheduled for 7 pm on March 3rd.
Tickets are available for $10 at the Tinnin Theatre and at Three Rivers Students Accounts. Any tickets that remain will also be available at the door the night of the event.
Center Stage is a blended theater company of students, college employees, and community members.
DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR POPLAR BLUFF STREET DEPARTMENT ANNUAL CITY CEMETERY CLEAN UP
Poplar Bluff residents still have time to remove objects they want to keep before the annual city cemetery clean up.
The Poplar Bluff Cemetery Department will be cleaning both the City and Woodlawn Cemetery’s beginning on March 6th, with the project anticipated to be completed by April 1st.
Everyone is asked to remove any flower arrangements, personal items, and decorations that you would like to keep before March 6th.
17TH ANNUAL SPECIAL NEEDS DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 4TH
A Southeast Missouri church will be hosting a special event early next month.
The Zalma General Baptist Church 17th Annual Special Needs Dinner and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, March 4th at the Zalma General Baptist Church. Both the dinner and silent auction will begin at 3:30 pm.
The dinner will include chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, corn, and more. All proceeds from the event will go to the Church’s Special Needs Fund.
For more information, contact Patti Shelby at 573-225-3615.
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UNDERWAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Route J in Dunklin County has been closed so contractor crews can replace a bridge.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the bridge is located between Route JJ and Route H.
Officials say the project is expected to be completed by Saturday, July 1st.
