NEW COACH HIRED FOR TWIN RIVERS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
A new coach has been selected for the Twin Rivers High School Girls Basketball team.
Twin Rivers Superintendent Rob Brown tells KWOC News that Michael Snider was hired by the Board of Education during Thursday night’s meeting.
Snider has served as the Holcomb High School Boys Basketball coach since 2019 and Baseball coach since 2021.
Brown says that Snider is a Twin Rivers Alumni who will be a great hire for the district. Brown added that he has known Snider since his time at Twin Rivers and he will be a fresh voice for the program.
DAVID CROCKETT ACCEPTS NEELYVILLE BASEBALL COACH POSITION
The Neelyville Board of Education has approved the hiring of a new head coach for the High School baseball team.
Board members finalized the hiring of David Crockett Thursday night, during the school board meeting.
Crockett comes to Neelyville from Twin Rivers, where he served as the girls head basketball coach from 2019 through 2023. Under his leadership, the Lady Royals won multiple district championships and in 2021 reached the state quarterfinals. He has also previously coached baseball at the high school level.
Crockett was a two sport collegiate player for basketball and baseball at Bethel College in Tennessee. Crockett says he is excited about this new opportunity and looks forward to working in the district.
Neelyville Superintendent Heather Black tells KWOC News, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to hire David Crockett and confident that he will be a great addition to the tiger family.”
CYCLIST STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN POPLAR BLUFF
A cyclist was reportedly struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly before 6 pm officers responded to an injury accident on Highway 53 at County Road 307.
A motorist told officers that a bicyclist had crossed the highway and into the path of her vehicle.
The cyclist was injured and flown from the scene by helicopter.
The name of the cyclist or the extent of their injuries were not released.
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ENCOURAGES WATER SAFETY
Residents from across Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas are heading to area lakes and rivers this weekend for Memorial Day and officials are reminding everyone to be safe.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake is reminding visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in, on, and around open water.
One of the most important things you can do is remember to wear a life jacket.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, during the 2022 Memorial Day weekend, there were nine boating crashes which included one fatality and four injuries. Last year, troopers made 131 driving while intoxicated and seven boating while intoxicated arrests.
You can learn more water safety tips by visiting PleaseWearIt.com.
SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN TO START TODAY IN MISSOURI
A new seat belt enforcement campaign is set to begin today in Missouri and Arkansas.
According to Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout, Dexter Police will be joining with statewide law enforcement through June 4th for a statewide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to step up enforcement on Missouri’s seat belt law.
More than 5 out of 10 people killed in 2022 Missouri traffic crashes were not wearing a seat belt.
The Arkansas State Police have confirmed that they will also be participating in the crackdown on motorists not buckling up.
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY NEAR MALDEN
Route 142 in Butler County will be closed beginning today as contractor crews replace the bridge over Cane Creek Ditch.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation the section of Route 142 being closed is located between County Roads 267 and 261 near Neelyville.
Weather permitting, work will begin today with completion anticipated by Thursday, August 17th. Work will take place each day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TODAY NEAR NEELYVILLE
Route 25 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
The work zone is located between Douglas Street and County Road 120 near Malden.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
