COUNTRYSIDE CHEVROLET CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO RETURNS TO BLACK RIVER COLISEUM
Rodeo action is returning next month to Poplar Bluff.
The Countryside Chevrolet Championship Rodeo will start at 7 pm on both March 1st and 2nd at the Black River Coliseum.
There will be multiple PRCA Pro Rodeo events including bronc busting, bull riding, and barrel racing.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. each night and children two years old and under get in for free.
Tickets are on sale online through Ticketmaster.
FEBRUARY 16TH IS THE FINAL DAY FOR EARLY REGISTRATION FOR THE 18th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
February 16th is the final day for early registration to compete in the Mason-Dixon Chili Society’s 18th annual Chili Cook-Off.
The event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday, February 24th at the Black River Coliseum. Admission is free for the public and a cook’s party will be held the day before the event.
The participation fee is $100 per booth if you register by the 16th. For late entries, the registration fee will be $125 per booth. Proceeds from the Cook-Off go to benefit the United Gospel Rescue Mission.
More information is available on the 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off Facebook page.
PEMISCOT COUNTY GIVEN FAIR RATING IN STATE AUDIT
The Missouri State Auditor has completed the audit of a Southeast Missouri county.
State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick tells KWOC News that Pemiscot County has made progress in improving some areas of county government, but still needs to increase the level of transparency and accountability in several others.
The new audit gives the county a rating of "fair" and highlights the questionable use of a county credit card to purchase gift cards for a holiday party.
For the year ending on December 31, 2022, the County Clerk used her county credit card to purchase 25 gift cards which were given as door prizes to employees attending a holiday party. The report also notes the County Sheriff made six credit card transactions without submitting any supporting documentation.
The report recommends the county establish guidelines for the use of county credit cards, as well as a policy for food and gift purchases, which the county has indicated it has now implemented.
The audit also finds the County Collector needs to improve controls and procedures over the property tax system.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
New Day Ministry in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event today.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministry is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff. For more information, call 573-718-4578.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 61 IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route 61 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane over two days as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The work zone is located from Route 80 to Route P near LaForge.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
BRIDGE INSPECTIONS TO CAUSE DELAYS ON INTERSTATE 155
Interstate 155 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction for almost a month as construction crews perform bridge inspections.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the inspections will be conducted from mile marker 8.8 to the end of state maintenance.
Weather permitting, work will take place from from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, March 8th.
