18th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF THIS WEEKEND AT BLACK RIVER COLISEUM
The Mason-Dixon Chili Society’s 18th annual Chili Cook-Off is this weekend.
The event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday at the Black River Coliseum. Admission is free for the public and a cook’s party will be held today.
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.
TEN DIGIT DIALING COMING TO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI THIS WEEKEND
Phone users in Southeast Missouri will have to start using the area code when making local phone calls beginning this weekend.
According to the Missouri Public Service Commission, phone numbers with the 235 area code may be assigned to the same area that is currently covered by the 573 area code beginning on March 24th.
Officials say that an overlay plan introduces a new area code within the entire area code, so that multiple area codes are assigned to the same area. An overlay plan does not require any customers to change telephone numbers, but it does require ten-digit dialing on all local calls.
Beginning on Saturday, all local calls made within the 573 area code must be placed using ten digits. Calls placed using just seven digits will not be completed.
The 573 area code serves multiple communities in Eastern and Central Missouri, including Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, Caruthersville, Cape Girardeau, Jefferson City, and Rolla.
SIGN INSTALLATION TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY ON INTERSTATE 155
Southbound Interstate 155 in Pemiscot County will have reduced shoulders today while contractor crews install new signage on the right of way.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at mile marker 5.4.
The work zone will be marked with signs and motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
NEW MADRID COUNTY CENTRAL EAGLES TO PLAY FOR DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP ON SATURDAY
The New Madrid County Central Eagles will be looking for their 4th consecutive district championship this weekend.
The Eagles defeated Portageville last night in the Class 3, District 1 Tournament semifinal.
New Madrid will now face the Malden Green Wave on Saturday at 7 pm.
Audio coverage will be available over the radio at Shuffle 929 and Shuffle929.com. Live video coverage will be available for a fee at MSHSAA.tv.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PEMISCOT COUNTY CRASH
One man was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash Thursday morning in Pemiscot County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 49 year old Jerry Hillburn, of Carutherville, was driving on Missouri Highway 84 when his vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and struck railroad crossing stop arms.
Hillburn suffered serious injuries and was transported to a Hayti hospital.
RODEO RETURNS TO BLACK RIVER COLISEUM NEXT FRIDAY
Rodeo action is returning next week in Poplar Bluff.
The Countryside Chevrolet Championship Rodeo will start at 7 pm, next Friday and Saturday night at 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 at the Black River Coliseum Box Office and online through Ticketmaster.
