Friday, February 3, 2023
MULTIPLE EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2023 THREE RIVERS COLLEGE ALUMNI REUNION
Multiple events have been scheduled for the 2023 Three Rivers College Alumni Reunion this weekend.
The celebration will begin at 6 pm tonight with the Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet at the Holiday Inn in Poplar Bluff.
There is a full day of festivities planned for Saturday on the TRC campus in Poplar Bluff, starting with the pancake breakfast at 7 am.
Other events include the opening of the Alumni Art Exhibit at noon, the Alumni Star Award Reception at 2 pm, and an unveiling of a bronze statue of former TRC Basketball Coach Gene Bess at 4 pm.
The day will finish with the TRC Men’s and Women’s basketball teams both hosting Moberly Area Community College at the Libla Family Sports Complex.
EAGLE DAYS PROGRAM SET FOR THIS WEEKEND AT MINGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
A day for honoring eagles has been scheduled for this weekend at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge near Puxico.
According to officials, the Wildlife Refuge, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Wappapello Lake Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting Eagle Days 2023 on Saturday.
There will be live eagle programs at the Puxico Activity Center starting at 8:30 am. The Puxico Activity Center is adjacent to Puxico High School, just off Highway 51.
In addition, there will be exhibits and other activities in the Visitor Center and spotting scopes will be set up on several active eagle nests around Mingo, the Duck Creek Conservation Area, and Wappapello Lake.
For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI MAN ARRESTED ON COCAINE CHARGE
Authorities in Southeast Missouri arrested an area man on Wednesday in New Madrid County for cocaine.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 48 year old Timmy Cave, of East Prairie, was taken into custody on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – cocaine and no operator’s license.
Following the arrest, Cave was transported to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office.
AREA CITY REPORTING AN INCREASE IN BICYCLE THEFTS
City officials in Bernie are asking residents to take steps to protect their bicycles.
According to the Bernie Police Department, the city has seen an increase in the number of bicycle thefts.
Police Chief Rick Cook is encouraging bike owners to record the serial numbers of the bicycles, which can be located on the frame, under the pedal assembly.
You can also place an owner-applied number or mark anywhere on the frame of the bicycle.
The marking can assist police in identifying the item if it goes missing.
MDC OFFERING FREE CLASS ON FIREARM CLEANING AND STORAGE
The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a free class next week on the need for care and maintenance of firearms.
The Firearms Basic Care and Cleaning free virtual class will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8th.
The class will cover cleaning techniques and safe storage of rifles and shotguns. Handguns will not be covered in the class.
The virtual firearm cleaning and storage class is open to all ages, but registration is required. To register, visit Short.Mdc.MO.Gov/4YN.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES NEW TOOL TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE AMONG SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS
A new tool is available for members of the military from Missouri to help reduce suicides.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced Thursday that the Missouri Governor’s Challenge Team to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families has launched a new website to further the state’s efforts in reducing suicides: MOGovChallenge.com.
The site provides resources for both members of the military community and for anyone wishing to support them. The website also offers access to free online military culture and suicide prevention training through PsychArmor for health care providers, Veterans, employers, military family members, and others.