HOMECOMING IS TONIGHT FOR POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL
Homecoming is tonight in Poplar Bluff.
The Mules will welcome the Sikeston Bulldogs for the annual homecoming football game at Poplar Bluff High School, with kickoff scheduled for 7 pm.
Before the game, the homecoming court will be presented and the homecoming queen will be crowned.
The five members of the 2025 Poplar Bluff Homecoming Court are Wren Cotrell, Maryn Massey, Addison Valenzuela, Ryhan Waddell, and Elleanna Wiseman.
Today’s Talk KWOC will have the entire homecoming presentation live at Facebook.com/TodaysTalkKWOC and Youtube.com/RiverRadioPB beginning at 6 pm.
BONESTOCK RETURNS THIS WEEKEND IN POPLAR BLUFF
A beloved music festival returns this weekend in Poplar Bluff.
The gates will open for Bonestock at 11 am this Saturday at Ray Clinton Park.
11 bands will be performing throughout the day, including Cynderblok, One Way Out, Petalshelf, and Maddy and the Monarchs
Tickets are available for $20 at River Radio in Poplar Bluff. Tickets will also be available for $20 cash at the gate on Saturday.
Part of the proceeds from Bonestock will go to local veterans via the Marine Corps Rose Program, which helps local vets from all military branches and supports youth initiatives.
More information is available on the Bonestock Facebook page.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN FACING MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
A Poplar Bluff man was arrested this week on a manslaughter charge in connection to an incident from last year where a pregnant woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Butler County.
According to a Probable Cause Affidavit, on the morning of October 29th, 2024, a pregnant woman, later identified as 27 year old Topanga Thompson, of Poplar Bluff, was struck by a vehicle on Route B.
The vehicle, which was driven by 43 year old Chuck Bailey, had appeared to have crossed the centerline, ran off the left side of the roadway, struck the pedestrian, and then hit a tree.
According to Missouri Case Net, a warrant was issued and served this week for Bailey, charging him with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and possession of a controlled substance, as well a single charge of DWI.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN FLOWN TO ST. LOUIS HOSPITAL AFTER HIS MOPED HIT AN ANIMAL ON US HIGHWAY 67
A Poplar Bluff man was badly injured Thursday evening in a motor vehicle accident.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 37 year old man was driving a moped on US Highway 67, three miles north of Poplar Bluff, when he struck an animal in the roadway.
The vehicle then overturned, ejecting the driver.
The man suffered serious injuries in the crash and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
ALMOST 10 MILLION DOLLARS IN STATE GRANTS AWARDED TO MISSOURI BLUE SHIELD COMMUNITIES
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that grant money has been awarded to Missouri Blue Shield communities across the state.
According to the Governor’s office, a total of 201 counties, cities, and towns earned the Governor’s Blue Shield designation by creating comprehensive, sustainable plans to fight crime and promote safer communities, making them eligible for grant funding.
Communities that joined the initiative earned up to $50,000 each in funding for equipment, technology, and training grants
Carter County Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell says that his department was chosen for a $50,000 grant to improve many aspects of technology at the Sheriff’s office, such as new in-car radios, portable radios, laptops, and more.
Governor Kehoe says that nearly $10 million dollars in state grants were distributed.
QULIN HOMECOMING SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
The beginning of October marks the return of the Qulin Homecoming.
Organizers say that the event will be held on Saturday at the Qulin Lions Park.
There will also be attractions and vendors available including the photo contest, volleyball tournament, the pumpkin decorating contest, and the Bake wars.
More information is available on the Qulin Homecoming Facebook page.
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND TO RAISE MONEY FOR ROBERT’S ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
Area pickleball players will be gathering in Poplar Bluff this weekend to help raise money to finish a playground.
The first ever Kiwanis Paddles 4 Playgrounds Pickleball tournament will begin at 8 am on Saturday at the Underwood Pickleball Courts at McLane Park.
There will be men’s and women’s divisions, with entry costing $50 per team.
Proceeds from the event will go to help finish building Robert’s Adventure Playground in Poplar Bluff.
