DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EVENT TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF
A disaster preparedness event has been scheduled for today in Poplar Bluff.
The Butler County Emergency Management Agency and University of Missouri Extension will be hosting the event from 2 to 3:30 pm at the Main Branch of the Poplar Bluff Library.
There will be door prizes provided by the Butler County EMA.
HUNTERS REMINDED TO BE AWARE OF BAITING REGULATIONS
Deer season is rapidly approaching and the Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding hunters of baiting regulations.
According to the MDC, the use of bait, including grain or other feed placed or scattered to attract deer or turkey while hunting this fall is illegal.
A hunter can be in violation if they take or attempt to take a deer by the aid of bait where the hunter knows or reasonably should know that the area is or has been baited. An area is considered baited for 10 days after complete removal of the bait.
Officials say the regulations are in place to help limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer and to ensure fair chase.
More information is available at mdc.mo.gov.
MULTIPLE ROAD PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN BLOOMFIELD AREA
Multiple road projects are scheduled for today in the Bloomfield area.
Both Route E and Route J in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.
According to officials, Route E will be reduced from 7 am to 4 pm between Route 25 and Route FF.
The work zone on Route J will be located from South School Street to County Road 413 between 8 am and 4 pm.
TEENAGER INJURED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
An area teenager was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash over the weekend.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle that was driven by a 16 year old on County Road 352, a half mile west of Piedmont Saturday afternoon, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment.
A 15 year old passenger received serious injuries in the wreck and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
UNITED GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION TO HOST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
The United Gospel Rescue Mission is providing their annual Thanksgiving Meal on November 28th.
The meal will be held at around noon on Thanksgiving at the Rescue Mission in Poplar Bluff. If you can’t make it to the rescue mission you can also call ahead and have a meal delivered to you by contacting 573-785-4683.
The Rescue Mission is in need of volunteers to help prepare meals leading up to the event. On Thanksgiving, the rescue mission will also need assistance to prepare, serve, and deliver the meals. They are also accepting donations of desserts to be used in the meals.
If you would like more information, want to schedule a delivery, or want to donate a dessert, call 573-785-4683.
Reverend Gregory Kirk with the United Gospel Rescue Mission wants to thank the people of Poplar Bluff and Butler County for their generosity, because without them, the Rescue Mission would not be able to hold this event every year.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route M in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction beginning today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route 61 to County Road 425 near Marston.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
