DONIPHAN TO FACE NEELYVILLE FOR OFC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The final is set for the 2023 OFC Softball Tournament.
The top seed Doniphan Donettes will challenge the #2 seed Neelyville Lady Tigers in the championship game today on the campus of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff.
The Donettes advanced to the final following their 7-4 win over the Greenville Lady Bears on Wednesday. Neelyville edged rival Twin Rivers 9-6 in the other Semi Final.
The Tournament final is scheduled to begin today at 2 pm. First pitch for the Third Place game between the Lady Bears and Lady Royals is scheduled for noon.
Both games will be broadcast on the KWOC Facebook page and River Radio Youtube page.
MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE TO HOST REGIONAL HEALTH FAIR TODAY
Missouri Highlands Health Care will be hosting a health fair today in Poplar Bluff.
The free event will be held from 9 am to 1 pm at the Black River Coliseum.
Officials say that there will be several local community resource tables available for attendees. A mobile food pantry will also be available for Butler County residents.
More information is available on the Missouri Highlands Health Care Facebook page.
MAN ARRESTED ON STATUTORY SODOMY AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WARRANT
An area man has been taken into custody on a statutory sodomy warrant.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, Robert Grimes, of Essex, was recently arrested on a warrant for statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy - deviate sexual intercourse and sexual misconduct involving a child under 15.
No bond was set and Grimes remains in jail.
UPCOMING POPLAR BLUFF CONCERT POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST
Music fans will have to wait a little longer to see an act at the Black River Coliseum.
BRC officials announced Wednesday that the Ozark Mountain Daredevils concert, originally scheduled for April 29th, has been postponed to August 5th.
No reason was given for the postponement, however officials say that all tickets that have been purchased will be honored for the new date.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
New Day Ministry in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event today.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministry is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff. For more information, call 573-718-4578.
MISSOURI MOTORISTS ASKED TO MAKE SAFE DRIVING DECISIONS WHEN NEAR HIGHWAY WORKERS
Missouri motorists are being asked to make safe driving a priority this year during the construction season.
This week, the Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting the National Work Zone Awareness Week, urging motorists to “Work with Us” by making smart, safe driving choices behind the wheel to protect themselves and those they share the road with, including highway workers.
With a record-breaking $1.8 billion for road and bridge work this year, Missouri motorists can expect to encounter a significant amount of work zones and ongoing maintenance operations during their travels this year.
Officials say that it's not just a courtesy to slow down and move over for these work zones—it's the law. Drivers should be aware of changing traffic conditions, observe warning signs and merge before reaching lane closures.
