Monday, August 14, 2023

MANY NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOLS TO RETURN TO CLASS TODAY

Summer is winding down, which means it’s time for students in Northeast Arkansas to return to class.

Many schools in Northeast Arkansas will be holding their first day of classes today, including Corning, Greene County Tech, Paragould, and Rector.

Hoxie is one of the few Northeast Arkansas schools in our listening area that will be starting their fall semester tomorrow.

MOTORISTS ASKED TO WATCH FOR STUDENTS ON THE ROADWAYS

With students returning to school soon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to watch for students.

Drivers should expect a change in traffic patterns ─ school buses and parents taking their children to school and many young drivers will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. Also expect an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus.

Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and follow the law. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway.

Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws.

DATES SET FOR OPEN HOUSE AND ORIENTATIONS IN THE POPLAR BLUFF R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

Parents in Poplar Bluff will have the opportunity to learn more about the schools their children will be attending this fall during a series of open houses scheduled for this week.

Open houses will be held for the Kindergarten, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades on Tuesday, August 15th. The 8th Grade Orientation will also be held on the 15th

The four elementary schools will be holding their Open Houses on Wednesday, August 16th.

On Thursday, August 17th, there will be the 4th grade and Poplar Bluff Technical Center Open Houses.

For Poplar Bluff High School, freshman orientation is set for August 16th, with the High School Open House following on August 17th.

Early Childhood Meet the teacher visits are scheduled for August 15th through the 18th.

The first day of school has been scheduled for Monday, August 21st.

For exact times of all of the events, visit the Poplar Bluff School District website.

CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO CAUSE CLOSURE OF CARTER COUNTY ROAD

Route C in Carter County will be closed early this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.

The section of roadway being closed is located from County Road 213 to Route F near Eastwood.

Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both today and tomorrow.

RIPLEY COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED THIS WEEK FOR CORE DRILLING

Route W in Ripley County will be closed this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform core drilling operations.

This work zone is located from Route H to the end of state maintenance near Naylor.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. During the project, the road will be open to local traffic only.