Tuesday February 2, 2021
POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTS BID FOR NEW POLICE FACILITY
The Poplar Bluff City Council voted last night on an ordinance regarding the construction of a new Police Department facility.
The Council approved the ordinance, accepting a bid for the construction of the facility on Shelby Road.
During the city council meeting last night, the council also voted to end the contract between the city and Navigate Building Solutions LLC, who consulted on the project.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR APPOINTS NEW WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced a new public administrator for Wayne County.
On Monday, Governor Parson announced that Penny Jean Schulz, of Piedmont, has been appointed to the position.
Schulz had served as a Wayne County Assistant Public Administrator since 2019 and previously worked as a house supervisor for Down Home Women's Center in Piedmont.
MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND ASSAULT WARRANT
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested a Benton man on a controlled substance warrant.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 65 year old Andrew Sales Jr. was recently taken into custody on a Stoddard County warrant for possession of a controlled substance, domestic assault 3rd degree, and violation of an order of protection.
Following the arrest, Sales was booked in the Stoddard County Jail.
DATES SET FOR POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN EARLY ENROLLMENT
Dates have been set for early enrollment at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
School officials tell us that early enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year will be held on February 23rd through 25th, from 9 am to 2 pm, as well as from 4 pm to 7 pm on the 25th.
Students must be five years old by July 31st, 2021 and parents should bring their child’s birth certificate, social security card, a proof of residency, and immunizations records.
Parents can call 573-785-4905 to schedule an appointment.
NEW MADRID COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ASKING FOR RETURN OF ROAD SIGNS
Officials in New Madrid County are asking for the return of stolen road signs.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, during the month of February anyone can turn in a road sign with no questions asked.
Beginning next month, officials say that the department will be investigating and prosecuting the thefts of these signs.
Anyone with information about the thefts can call 573-748-2516.
BUTLER COUNTY ROAD TO BE REDUCED TODAY FOR SHOULDER REPAIRS
Route 51 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane today so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can perform shoulder repairs.
According to officials, the section of roadway to be reduced is located from Route N to County Road 236.
Work is scheduled to take place today from 8 am to 3 pm.