TOMORROW MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE 2023 MISSOURI USA GYMNASTICS ADVANCED STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN POPLAR BLUFF
The Missouri USA Gymnastics Championships are beginning tomorrow in Poplar Bluff.
We spoke with Jessica Luse, from Xtreme Gymnastics in Poplar Bluff, who gave us a preview of this weekend’s event.
“We are honored to be able to host this event, it’s State Championships for Missouri Gymnasts in Silver and Gold divisions. This competition you're going to see little ones from age seven all the way up to 17 year olds that are going to be competing.
So throughout the season the gymnasts compete at multiple gymnastics competitions all over the state and they reach qualifying scores that earn them a spot at Missouri state championships. We have over 900 registered athletes that'll be competing and 13 of those are our very own extreme gymnasts.
We have nine Silvers and four Golds that are going to be competing this weekend. So I'm the owner of Xtreme Gymnastics. We have been open for almost 24 years, serving the Poplar Bluff community and we offer services for kiddos 12 months up to 18 years.
We've been a part of Missouri gymnastics for so long and just excited to be able to bring this amazing sport to our town for everyone to see what gymnastics is really all about.”
The Missouri USA Gymnastics championships is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at the Black River Coliseum
Tickets will be available at the door for $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under the age of 5 will get in for free.
WEATHER OFFICIALS WATCHING CHANCES OF SEVERE WEATHER ON FRIDAY
Weather officials are watching the possibility of severe weather entering the area on Friday.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, widespread showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast for Friday and Friday night.
Officials say that severe thunderstorms are possible along with heavy rain. The most likely severe weather threat will be tornadoes and damaging winds.
The outlook says that strong gusty winds are possible, even outside of thunderstorms.
23rd ANNUAL POPLAR BLUFF SCHOOL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR NEXT MONTH
The 23rd Annual Poplar Bluff School Foundation Golf Tournament is coming up at the end of next month.
The four person scramble tournament is scheduled for Friday, April 28th, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course. Tee time will be at noon.
All proceeds from the event will go towards innovative teacher grants outside of the classroom budget, and a student scholarship for a PBHS graduate entering the field of education.
If you would like to enter a team, or become a hole sponsor, contact Carla Thompson at 573-785-7751 extension 5.
MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Authorities in Dunklin County have arrested a Holcomb man on multiple felony charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 61 year old Jackie Burgess was taken into custody Wednesday morning on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine.
Officials say that Burgess is also facing a felony charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
VOLUNTEERS ENCOURAGED TO CLEAN UP LITTER FROM MISSOURI HIGHWAYS
Next month marks the return of Missouri’s No More Trash Bash.
The annual event by the Missouri Department of Transportation encourages volunteers to clean up litter adjacent to highways to help beautify Missouri throughout the month of April.
Officials say it has been held every spring since 2004 except for 2020.
MoDOT will provide trash bags and safety vests to anyone who volunteers. Regionally, events will be announced that people can come join in the litter pickup.
To learn more about how you can safely participate, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT.
