LADY ROYALS CHRISTMAS CLASSIC TO BEGIN ON SATURDAY
14 women’s basketball teams will be descending on Broseley starting this weekend for the Annual Lady Royals Christmas Classic.
The tournament is scheduled to run from December 21st through the 28th at Twin Rivers High School and will feature numerous area schools.
There are six first round matchups set for Saturday including Portageville taking on Naylor to start the tournament at noon, Poplar Bluff facing Holcomb at 2:30 pm, and host Twin Rivers battling Malden at 3:45 pm.
Today’s Talk KWOC will be live streaming video coverage of every game from the tournament on the KWOC Facebook Page and the River Radio PB Youtube page.
UNITED GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION TO PROVIDE CHRISTMAS MEALS
Preparations are underway for the United Gospel Rescue Mission’s Christmas Meal.
The Rescue Mission in Poplar Bluff will be providing meals on Wednesday, December 25th and is asking for support from the community.
Officials say that they need volunteers to help prepare meals from 9 am to noon in the days leading up to the event. On Christmas Day, the Rescue Mission will also need assistance to prepare, serve, and deliver the meals.
Brother Kirk with the Rescue Mission says that they are in critical need of drivers for Christmas morning.
If you would like more information, want to volunteer, or would like to donate a dessert, call 573-785-4683.
EUGENE FIELD TEACHER NAMED OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR
A Poplar Bluff teacher is being recognized for her efforts in the classroom.
Interventionist Teresa Webb of Eugene Field Elementary, whose tenure at Poplar Bluff Schools spans two decades, has been named a McDonald’s Outstanding Educator.
Webb was awarded a $100 gift card from McDonalds to use toward classroom resources.
McDonald’s solicited submissions from its Poplar Bluff social media accounts and received over 400 nominations.
Since the recognition program launched in 2020, Poplar Bluff Schools has had an awardee each year.
CARTER COUNTY MAN CONVICTED OF PRODUCING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
A Carter County man will be sentenced in April after being found guilty of a child pornography charge.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, during the trial of 52 year old Clinton Rongey, evidence was shown that Rongey produced child sexual abuse material over a period of several months in 2023.
On Wednesday, Rongey was found guilty of a felony count of production of child pornography.
Rongey is scheduled to be sentenced on April 29th where he faces between 15 and 30 years in prison.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL REMINDS MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFE OVER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive safely during the Christmas holiday weekend.
Remember to check your vehicle before you travel to ensure that it is in good working condition. Make sure you are well rested before driving to your destination, no matter how short the distance.
According to the Highway Patrol, last year there were 1,034 traffic crashes during the Christmas counting period. In those crashes, three people were killed and another 346 were injured.
The Christmas holiday counting period begins at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 24th and ends at 11:59 pm on December 25th.
If you face a traffic emergency, you can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.
Motorists should use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or observe a stranded motorist in need of assistance, or other traffic emergencies.
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Holiday season is here and state officials are reminding motorists that driver examinations will not be available on select days.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
Driver Examination Stations will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1st for the New Year’s Day holiday.
