SNOW POSSIBLE WITH UPCOMING WEATHER SYSTEM
We could be seeing our first snow of the new year this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is a tiny chance of some accumulating snow tonight northwest of a line extending from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau. Officials say that it looks like this storm system will bring mostly rain.
A stronger storm system is expected Monday night into Tuesday that still looks to be mostly rain. However, if the storm tracks a little further to the southeast than currently expected, there could be accumulating snow possible in parts of Southeast Missouri.
There is a high chance of wind gusts of over 30 miles per hour as a part of this system.
MAMMOGRAM MOBILE UNIT TO BE AVAILABLE TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
Area residents will have an opportunity to get their mammogram done today in Poplar Bluff.
The Ozark Healthcare Mammogram Mobile Unit will be stationed at the Missouri Highlands Health Care OB/GYN facility today at 2879 James Boulevard.
Women between the ages of 35 and 64 may qualify for free screenings through the Show Me Health Women Program.
For more information call 573-609-8800.
BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE RECEIVES ALMOST FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO HELP TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITS
A College in Northeast Arkansas has announced that they have been chosen to receive funds to help train the next generation of law enforcement officers.
Black River Technical College recently received $4.7 million from the Arkansas State and Local Recovery funds allocated by the American Rescue Plan Act to help construct barracks to house BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy recruits while attending classes.
The Academy is the primary trainer of law enforcement officers for Northeast Arkansas, training 100-120 officers for local police stations and sheriff’s offices, Arkansas Highway Police, Arkansas State Police, and other state and local agencies.
RUN THE LAKE 5K TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY
The Poplar Bluff Trails Coalition has scheduled a 5K race for next month.
The Run the Lake 5K will start at 9 am on Saturday, February 10th.
The run will be at the Asher Creek Trail at Lake Wappapello State Park.
For more information, visit the Run the Lake 5K event page on Facebook.
THE DEADLINE IS TODAY TO PURCHASE TAGS FOR BULKY ITEM PICKUP
Today 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 entitle 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.
Today 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 Tuesday, January 9th.
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR ROAD PROJECT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A contract has been awarded for an upcoming road project in Southeast Missouri.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on Wednesday.
An almost two million dollar contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company for pavement resurfacing on Route 25 from Route Z to Business 25 in Dunklin and Stoddard counties.
Additional information, including timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
