CORNING WATER DEPARTMENT TO BE FLUSHING LINES THIS WEEK
Residents in Corning should not be alarmed if they see discoloration in their water this week.
According to city officials, the Corning Water Department will be flushing lines beginning today, which may cause a discoloration in the water.
Officials are hoping the operation will be completed by the end of the week.
SMITH ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POSSIBLE NOMINATION TO SERVICE ACADEMIES
Young adults in Missouri have an opportunity to apply to attend one of the United States Service Academies.
U.S. Representative Jason Smith has announced that he is accepting applications from Missourians interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy.
Applicants must be at least 17 years old, a resident of Missouri’s 8th Congressional District, and meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the academy.
Students interested in a nomination should call 573-756-9755 for more information.
An application will be sent to interested students. Students who wish to be considered for nomination to attend a service academy in the Fall of 2024 should return the completed application and supporting documents by October 30th, 2023.
THREE RIVERS SHRINE CLUB KIDS DAY SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
The Three Rivers Shrine Club will be holding an event for area children this weekend.
The Three Rivers Shrine Club Kids Day has been scheduled for 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, April 29th at the Shrine Club in Poplar Bluff.
There will be food, games, and a variety of activities for kids at the event.
Numerous area agencies will also be there, including the Poplar Bluff Police Department, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Forest Service.
MISSOURIANS URGED TO LEAVE WILDLIFE IN THE WILD
With spring underway many people are heading outside to enjoy the outdoors.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging anyone experiencing the wilderness to remember to leave wildlife alone. While it may appear young creatures are abandoned, that’s usually not the case.
MDC State Wildlife Veterinarian Sherri Russell says that the parent will usually return. They are normally out searching for food and cannot constantly attend to their offspring.
Russell added that most newborn animals do not survive in captivity.
The care and rehabilitation of wildlife requires special training, facilities, and permits. Without such proper care, wild animals will remain in poor health and could eventually die.
Russell also cautioned that wildlife can become dangerous as they mature, and can also carry parasites, disease, and have the potential to damage property.
For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov.
SHOULDER REPAIR PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN BUTLER COUNTY
Work is set to begin today on Business 60 in Butler County.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, contractor crews will be performing shoulder repairs on a section of roadway located between Route B and Route T near Poplar Bluff.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Wednesday, May 24th from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day.
SIGNAGE WORK SET FOR THIS WEEK ON INTERSTATE 55
Northbound Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform concrete repairs.
The section of Interstate 55 being reduced is located from mile marker 18 to mile marker 20 near Hayti.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Thursday.
