NEELYVILLE JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT PLACES SECOND AT NATIONAL JUNIOR BETA CONVENTION
A Neelyville Junior High student has placed second in a national science competition.
Neelyville’s Annabella Anderson came in 2nd place during the National Junior Beta 7th Grade Science Competition.
Anderson qualified for Nationals after placing 3rd at the Missouri State Beta Convention earlier this year.
The National Junior Beta Convention is going on this week in Savannah, Georgia.
NEW MADRID COUNTY SHERIFF ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
The New Madrid County Sheriff has stepped down, effective immediately.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, Bud Cooper resigned from the post due to health reasons. He had been in the position since 2020.
Ronnie Adams will be serving as the interim sheriff.
1ST ANNUAL FALLEN FISHERMAN TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND
A tournament is set for this weekend in honor of local fishermen who have been lost.
The 1st Annual Fallen Fisherman Tournament is scheduled for 6 am to 3 pm on Saturday, June 15th at Redman Creek on Lake Wappapello.
There will be two divisions, bass and crappie, and a $100 entry fee per team. Names of lost fishermen can also be added to a banner for a donation.
All proceeds will go to the Shriners Children Hospital.
For more information, contact Ken Owens at 573-820-3715.
RIPLEY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TO HOST FREEDOM FEST ON JUNE 29TH
Multiple events will highlight Freedom Fest 2024 at the Ripley County Fairgrounds.
The celebration is scheduled for June 29th with gates opening at 2 pm.
Organizers say that there will be a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce house park, escape rooms, laser tag, and more.
The night will end with a performance by Kentucky Headhunters and a fireworks show.
Tickets will be available at the gate for $15, with children 12 and under getting in for free.
For more information, contact the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce at 573-996-2212.
DEXTER ROTARY CLUB TO HOST GOLF TOURNAMENT THIS WEEK
A Dexter organization will be hosting a golf tournament this week.
The Dexter Rotary Club 2024 Benefit 4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament will begin at 12:30 pm on Friday at the Hidden Trails Country Club in Dexter.
The entry fee is $100 per player or $400 per team.
The Dexter Rotary Club supports numerous organizations in the Dexter area. For more information, contact Dave Ellinghouse at 573-624-1394.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT UNDERWAY IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Route A in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane this week as construction crews perform pavement repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone is located from Route EE to Interstate 55 near Wardell.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday.
