OVER 68 THOUSAND DEER HARVESTED DURING OPENING WEEKEND OF FIREARM DEER SEASON
Hunters across Missouri took to the woods over the weekend for the opening of the November potion of firearms deer season.
According to preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation, hunters harvested 68,312 deer during opening weekend. Of the deer harvested, 42,283 were antlered bucks, 5,105 were button bucks, and 20,924 were does.
Last year, hunters checked 90,253 deer during opening weekend.
Howell County was the only Southeast Missouri county to place in the top ten of the state, coming in at 4th.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE FALL STUDENT CONCERT SET FOR TONIGHT
Three Rivers College students will be sharing music with the community at a performance tonight.
The Three Rivers College Music Department Fall Concert has been scheduled for 7 pm at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
The concert will feature music from TRC students and community members.
For more information, contact the Three Rivers College Music Department at 573-840-9639.
DATE SET FOR JINGLE BELL JOG IN POPLAR BLUFF
Christmas season is here which means it’s time for the annual Jingle Bell Jog in Poplar Bluff.
The event will begin at 10 am on Saturday, December 7th at McLane Park. Check in will start at 9:30 am.
The cost to register is $10 and runners are asked to sign up by December 1st to receive a t-shirt. You can register online at pbparks.recdesk.com.
STATE OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING MOUNTAIN LION DEATH IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation say that an investigation has been started concerning a mountain lion that was killed over the weekend in Southeast Missouri.
According to MDC officials, a deer hunter killed the mountain lion this past weekend in Iron County.
Since conservation agents are actively investigating the incident, additional details have not been released.
SIGN REPLACEMENTS TO CAUSE ROAD DELAYS THIS MONTH IN BUTLER COUNTY
Eastbound Route 60 in Butler County will be reduced for over a week so construction crews can replace sign trusses and footings.
The work zone is located at the U.S. 60 Eastbound Ramp.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through Wednesday, November 27.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK ON US HIGHWAY 60 IN CARTER COUNTY
Eastbound U.S. Route 60 in Carter County will be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot width restriction this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route J to Route 21 near Van Buren.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
