VOTING UNDERWAY IN MISSOURI’S PRIMARY ELECTION

Polls have opened for the Missouri Primary Election.

Voters will be deciding on nominations and propositions on both the state and local level today.

You can find your voting location online at sos.mo.gov/elections. Polls will close at 7 pm, and anyone in line to vote at that time will still get to cast a ballot.

We will be bringing election results to you live beginning at 7:30 pm tonight, thanks to Barker’s Towing and Auto Repair, on Today’s Talk 93.3 FM and 930 AM KWOC as well as streaming online at facebook.com/TodaysTalkKWOC.

BUTLER COUNTY VOTERS TO DECIDE BETWEEN LISA LARMIE AND TRAVIS GOWEN FOR RECORDER OF DEEDS NOMINATION

Continuing our Primary election coverage with a look at Butler and Pemiscot Counties.

In Butler County, Republicans will head to the polls to choose who will win the nomination for Recorder of Deeds, Lisa Larmie or Travis Gowen.

In Pemiscot County, there is a question of whether the Pemiscot County R-III School District and the Cooter R-IV School District should form a new district.

POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST BACK TO SCHOOL BASH ON SATURDAY

The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department is holding their big end of summer event this weekend.

The 2026 Back to School Bash has been scheduled for 9 am to noon on Saturday at Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff.

There will be a foam party, yard games, a water slide, and fun for the entire family. Registration is open for local organizations who want to give away school supplies at the event.

TWO POPLAR BLUFF TRAP TEAM MEMBERS WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS AT AIM GRAND NATIONAL COMPETITION

Multiple members of the Poplar Bluff trap team participated in the AIM Grand National Youth Trapshooting Championships in Sparta, Illinois, and two of them have returned home champions.

According to the Poplar Bluff Athletic Department, Cooper Hill was the Sub Jr Class B Champion in Singles and High All Around, while Hunter Brown was the Sub Jr Class D Champion in Singles.

Cooper Cunningham was the Junior Class 5th Place in Handicaps.

RIPLEY COUNTY FAIR BEGINS TODAY

The Annual Ripley County Fair kicks off today.

Officials say that the fair will be held today through Saturday at the Ripley County Fairgrounds, south of Doniphan.

Multiple activities are planned for the four day event, including a beauty pageant, truck pull, car show, pancake breakfast, and more.

You can find more information on the Ripley County Missouri Fair Facebook page.

EVENT HELD TO CELEBRATE 100 MILLIONTH ENGINE PRODUCED AT BRIGGS AND STRATTON PLANT IN POPLAR BLUFF

An event was held Monday to celebrate Briggs & Stratton in Poplar Bluff producing their 100 millionth engine.

Numerous state and local leaders attended the event at the Briggs & Stratton Poplar Bluff Plant, including United States Representative Jason Smith and Poplar Bluff Mayor Robert Smith. 

RIPLEY COUNTY FAIR TO BEGIN ON JULY 29TH

Preparations are underway for the Annual Ripley County Fair.

Officials say that the fair will be held this year from July 29th through August 1st at the Ripley County Fairgrounds, south of Doniphan.

Multiple activities are planned for the four day event, including a beauty pageant, truck pull, car show, pancake breakfast, and more.

You can find more information on the Ripley County Missouri Fair Facebook page.