TWO BUTLER COUNTY SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE SIX-FIGURE SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS
Two Butler County School Districts have been selected to receive six-figure grants from the state.
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced 169 school districts and charter schools have received grants from the newly created School Safety Grant Program.
The Twin Rivers R-10 School District was selected for an $150,000 grant, while Neelyville R-4 will receive a $100,000 grant.
The grant program aims to support school safety improvements, including physical security upgrades and associated technology in school facilities among other items.
BLACK RIVER COLISEUM POOL TO CLOSE FOR RENOVATIONS BEGINNING MAY 15TH
Renovations will force the temporary closure of a pool in Poplar Bluff.
According to officials with the Black River Coliseum, the Aquatic and Fitness Center will be closing down the pool for roof renovations beginning on May 15th.
During this time, they will not be having open swim, lap swim, or birthday parties.
No timetable was given for when the pool will reopen.
AREA LETTER CARRIERS TO COLLECT FOOD FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES
Later this month, area letter carriers will be collecting food for local food pantries.
Saturday, May 13th will mark the 31st anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
On May 13th, letter carriers from across the area will be collecting non-perishable food donations. Residents just need to leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox on the day of the food drive.
The donations will go directly to local food pantries.
FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TAGS FOR BULKY ITEM PICKUP
Friday is the final day for Poplar Bluff residents to purchase tags for this month’s Bulky Item Pickup.
Residents can purchase bulk item tags from the City Collector’s office at City Hall for $20. The tags entitles you to the removal of four bulk items, such as couches or refrigerators. Tires may be collected for a charge of $3 per tire with a limit of four tires.
No construction materials or small items will be picked up and the program is for residential areas only.
Friday is the final day to purchase item tags at City Hall to be included in next week’s pick up, which will be conducted on May 9th.
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY ON HIGHWAY 53 IN POPLAR BLUFF
Route 53 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane beginning today so contractor crews can improve sidewalks in Poplar Bluff.
The work zone will be located between Westwood Boulevard and Fair Street.
Officials say the project is part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s initiative to bring roadway facilities into compliance with the current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Monday, May 16, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS THIS WEEK ON SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 55
Southbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
The work zone is located from Exit 52 to Exit 49.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
