POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT
Poplar Bluff residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs this weekend.
The Poplar Bluff Police Department will be holding a Drug Take Back event on Saturday, October 27th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Poplar Bluff Police Station.
The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Officials say that the DEA cannot accept hypodermic needles or aerosol inhalers.
Numerous area police departments are participating in the National Drug Take Back Day this weekend. You can find a drop off location in your area by going to DeaTakeBack.com.
MEETING TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF TO DISCUSS FUTURE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be holding a meeting later today in Poplar Bluff to discuss future transportation priorities.
The meeting, which is open to the public, has been scheduled for 1 to 4 pm at the Poplar Bluff Holiday Inn.
Officials say the meeting will help lay the groundwork for the development of the next Statewide Transportation Improvement program that will set MoDOT’s construction commitments for 2020 through 2024.
The program will be presented in draft form to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in May of next year.
FISK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO HOST FALL FESTIVAL THIS EVENING
The Fisk Elementary School will be hosting a Fall Festival this evening.
The festival is set for 3:30 to 6 pm in the lower elementary hall. There will be games, activities, food, crafts, prizes, and more.
Ticket prices are two for $1 and all proceeds will go towards new playground equipment and to help pay for field trips.
FLU CLINIC SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN NEELYVILLE
A flu clinic has been scheduled for this today at a Butler County School.
Officials with the Butler County Health Department say that a flu clinic is scheduled for 2 to 6 pm today for the Neelyville School District at Neelyville High School. An additional clinic will be held next week at the Twin Rivers School District.
Health officials say that it is important to remember to protect yourself, family members, and the community from spreading the flu virus. Preventative measures include washing your hands and receiving a flu vaccine.
You can find more information at the Butler County Health Department’s website, ButlerCountyHealth.org.
THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK
With this week being National School Bus Safety Week, officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are reminding parents to talk with their children about the importance of safety while around a school bus.
Before boarding the bus, tell your children to pay attention to your surroundings and stay on the sidewalk or shoulder of the road. If a student must cross the street after disembarking, they should remain at least 10 feet in front of the bus. Always check both directions before crossing.
Motorists are being reminded that Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus.
However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus.
REPAIRS UNDERWAY ON SOUTHBOUND ROUTE 67 IN WAYNE COUNTY
Southbound Route 67 is being reduced to one lane in Wayne County while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of road being reduced is located between County Road 213 and the ramp to Route 34.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled to take place today and tomorrow from 7 am to 4 pm each day.
