MOCK CAR CRASH TO BE HELD TODAY AT GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Greenville residents are being reminded to not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles today at Greenville High School.

Greenville R-II School Resource Officer and Wayne County Deputy Donnie Robinson tells KWOC News, the High School will be hosting a mock car crash today at 10 am in the parking lot.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, East Wayne County Ambulance District, and Greenville Fire District have all taken part in planning this demonstration. Students will be watching the "crash" and aftermath in hopes that it helps them think carefully about choices.

During the event, there will be emergency vehicles, with lights and sounds directly around the school, and a "mock" drunk driving arrest.

TWIN RIVERS, NEELYVILLE, AND GREENVILLE ALL PICK UP WINS ON FIRST DAY OF OFC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

The Ozark Foothills Conference softball tournament continues today with the semi-finals at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff.

Twin Rivers advanced to the semi-final round with a 7-4 victory over Naylor. Neelyville jumped on East Carter early in their quarterfinal matchup, cruising to a 12-5 victory. Both Twin Rivers and Neelyville advanced to the semi-finals where they will face off this afternoon. First pitch for the game is scheduled for 3 pm today.

The final game of Tuesday saw Greenville picking up the victory over Clearwater 5-1. Greenville advances to the semi-finals where they will take on top seed Doniphan. First pitch for that game is scheduled for 3 pm today.

Every game of the OFC softball tournament, including the third place and championship games, will be broadcast live on the Today’s Talk KWOC Facebook page at facebook.com/TodaysTalkKWOC and the River Radio Youtube page at youtube.com/RiverRadioPB.

FREE ATHLETE PHYSICALS SCHEDULED FOR JULY IN POPLAR BLUFF

Poplar Bluff High School and Junior High student athletes can get a free physical done in July at the High School.

Physicals will be conducted beginning at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 27th for athletes in the 7th and 8th grades, beginning at 6:30 pm for 9th and 10th grades, and beginning at 7:30 pm for 11th and 12th grades.

Poplar Bluff Athletic Director Kent Keith tells us that the first practice day for fall high school sports is set for Monday, August 7th. Junior High sports will follow a week later, on Monday, August 14th.

CHANCES OF SEVERE WEATHER THURSDAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Weather officials are watching for chances of severe weather Thursday evening in Southeast Missouri.

According to a Hazardous Weather outlook from the National Weather Service, large hail and damaging winds are the primary potential hazards with any strong to severe storms that may develop. An isolated tornado will also be a possible hazard.

Any severe weather that occurs will probably be between 2 and 10 pm.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN SENTENCED THREATENING A DRIVER AND BAR PATRONS WITH A GUN

A Southeast Missouri man is facing over five years in prison for threatening both a driver and bar patrons with a gun.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office, 37 year old Donald Christie Jr., of Poplar Bluff, pleaded guilty to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm in February of 2022.

Charging documents say Christie followed the victim from a gas station who believed it was a law enforcement officer in an SUV. After the victim pulled over, the SUV driver exited with what appeared to be an AK-style rifle, chambered a round, and demanded that the victim turn off their vehicle and provide ID.

About 30 minutes later, deputies received another call, this time from a rural bar reporting a man brandishing a firearm. When deputies arrived, they found bar patrons holding Christie down.

On Monday, a US District Judge sentenced Christie to five years and six months in prison.

10TH ANNUAL PB CHRISTIAN SOCCER CAMP SCHEDULED FOR LATE MAY

The 10th Annual PB Christian Soccer Camp will be held in May at the Black River Soccer Complex in Poplar Bluff.

The camp is for students from kindergarten to high school and no experience is necessary.

Officials say that the registration fee is $65 and the camp will be held over three days from May 26th to May 28th.

Each participant will receive a shirt, water bottle, and soccer ball. Lunch will also be provided daily.

For more information, visit the PB Christian Soccer Camp Facebook page.