POPLAR BLUFF STREET DEPARTMENT TO OVERLAY MAIN STREET THIS WEEK
Poplar Bluff street crews will be doing work on Main Street this week.
According to the Poplar Bluff Street Department, crews will be overlaying Main Street between Harper and Pershing Streets today and tomorrow.
Northbound traffic on Main Street will be detoured west onto Harper Street and southbound traffic will be detoured at Davis Street. Eastbound traffic on Harper Street will be detoured onto Mill Street.
Officials say that the side streets between Harper and Pershing will be blocked as well while work is underway.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT CRACKING DOWN ON LOITERING IN AREA PARKING LOTS
An increase in incidents at area businesses is prompting a crackdown by area police.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, in recent months the Poplar Bluff Police department has seen a surge in crimes committed when juveniles and young adults gather on local parking lots.
The crimes have included felony assaults, weapon offenses, thefts, and reckless driving.
Police officers have increased patrols and issued warnings to anyone loitering or ‘hanging out’ on properties marked with no loitering or trespassing signs.
In the near future they will issue criminal summonses, call parents to the scene, and may arrest repeat offenders. If officers approach a group, its members should remain in place and follow the officers' commands. Officials say that if officers have to chase a vehicle the occupants will likely be arrested, and their vehicle impounded.
Anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department.
IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE DONIPHAN WATER SYSTEM THIS WEEK
The Doniphan Department of Utilities will be making improvements to the city’s water system beginning today.
According to city officials, the plan is to close sections of water mains in the east section of town, causing several customers to be without water pressure in these areas. Some residents may experience complete loss of water until upgrades are completed.
A precautionary boil notice for drinking water will be issued and remain in effect until all tests are completed.
Residents along East Locust Street east of Sunny Acres Drive going north to the city limits along with residents from Green Street going east to the city limits will be in the area of notice.
FREE ATHLETE PHYSICALS TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK FOR POPLAR BLUFF STUDENTS
Poplar Bluff High School and Junior High student athletes can get a free physical done next week at the High School.
Physicals will be conducted on Thursday, July 27th beginning at 5:30 pm 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.
RUN 4 THE ARTS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 9TH
A date has been set for the 8th annual Run 4 the Arts hosted by Three Rivers College.
The four-mile run or walk, along with a one-mile walk and wag, will be held at 8 am on Saturday, September 9th at the College’s Poplar Bluff Campus. The course will begin and end in front of the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
All funds from the event will go to benefit scholarships for students studying at Three Rivers College.
For more information, contact Three Rivers Director of Development Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077.
RIPLEY COUNTY FAIR TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 2ND
Preparations are underway for the 2023 Ripley County Fair.
Officials say that the fair will be held this year from August 2nd through August 5th at the Fairgrounds, south of Doniphan.
Multiple activities are planned for the four day event, including a beauty pageant, loggers relay, carnival, rodeo, truck pull, and more.
You can find more information on the Ripley County Missouri Fair Facebook page.
