MOUNTAIN LION SPOTTED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A mountain lion was spotted last week in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, they were notified on September 12th that an adult elk had been killed in Shannon County.
Members of MDC’s Large Carnivore Response Team traveled to the area and confirmed that a mountain lion caused the death through careful inspection of the scene.
Cameras in the area were able to catch images of the mountain lion as it returned to the area to feed off the elk later on, and the images confirmed that the mountain lion was present.
You can find more information about mountain lions, including how to report that you have seen one, at mdc.mo.gov.
TRACTOR RODEO SET FOR TONIGHT AT THE STODDARD COUNTY FAIR
The Stoddard County Fair continues tonight in Dexter with the tractor rodeo.
Judging for cattle and hogs will begin at 6 pm. At 7 pm, the FFA Tractor Rodeo will kick off at Arena A and Bo and the No Shows will be performing on the main stage.
For more information, including a full schedule of events, go to www.stoddardcountyfair.com.
2023 WOMEN AWARE CONFERENCE SET FOR TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
The 36th Annual Women Aware Conference is coming up today in Poplar Bluff.
The Keynote Speaker this year will be #1 bestselling author Christy Wright. She is also a certified business coach, dynamic speaker, and personal development expert who hosts the podcast “Get Your Hopes Up.”
The conference will also feature breakout sessions covering multiple topics as well as numerous vendors.
Women Aware has been scheduled for 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Black River Coliseum. More information is available at WomenAwareInc.com.
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO METH ARREST IN CLAY COUNTY
One subject was taken into custody following an early morning meth arrest in Clay County.
According to Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole, at around 1:30 am on September 18th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in Corning for a traffic violation.
A search was conducted during the stop which resulted in the discovery of a baggie that tested positive for methamphetamine.
58 year old Carl Davis, of Corning, was taken into custody and booked into the Clay County Detention Center for felony possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF
A hunter education class will be held next month in Poplar Bluff.
The Hunter Education Fall Skills Session has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th at the Poplar Bluff R-1 Central Office from 5 to 9 pm. Students can sign in beginning at 4:45 pm.
The event is open to the public at no cost, but students must preregister online by October 9th. You can preregister at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/
Class participants must bring proof of completion of the knowledge portion of the hunter’s education course along with a copy of their birth certificate or some other proof of age if under the age of 16.
Anyone with questions is asked to send them to CharlesKinsey@pb.k12.mo.us.
BUTLER COUNTY WELLNESS COUNCIL HOSTING WALKING TOURS IN OCTOBER
The Butler County Wellness Council will be hosting multiple walking tours of historic locations in Downtown Poplar Bluff next month.
According to officials, the Walk-tober 2023 tours will be held every Saturday in October.
The Wellness Council, along with the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department, Community Resource Council, and Butler County Health Department is also offering a month-long walking competition during October.
For more information about Walk-tober 2023, call 573-776-7830 or go to TheCRC.org.
