MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES THAT IT WILL ISSUE PARTIAL NOVEMBER SNAP BENEFITS
The Missouri Department of Social Services has announced that it will be issuing partial SNAP Benefits this month.
Officials with the DSS say that the state has received official guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services allowing partial funding to issue November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
The department will work closely with their EBT vendor to ensure benefits are issued promptly. Further information on the timeline of benefits being issued will be provided by DSS as it is made available.
A list of food banks in our area is also available on our Facebook page.
EUGENE FIELD TEACHER NAMED OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR
A Poplar Bluff teacher is being recognized for her efforts in the classroom.
Eugene Field Special education instructor Alexa Everett was selected out of over 480 nominations from community members, parents and fellow educators to be named a McDonald’s Outstanding Educator.
The successful nomination came from colleague Jennifer Morin, a speech teacher, who noted that Everett “goes above and beyond,” is “patient and organized," and serves as "a light in their building." The elementary school further acknowledged over its social media that Everett “brings learning to life with hands-on, interactive and engaging lessons.”
Eugene Field's Teresa Webb was named a McDonald’s Outstanding Educator last year and since the recognition program was launched in 2020, Poplar Bluff Schools has celebrated seven awardees in total.
TWO POPLAR BLUFF CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS TO COMPETE IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY
Two cross country athletes will represent the Poplar Bluff Mules today in state competition.
Poplar Bluff’s Ava Stotts and Wren Cotrell both qualified for the Class 4 State Championship meet that will be held today in Columbia.
The Class 4 Championship Race is scheduled for 11:45 this morning and can be watched online at MSHSAA.tv.
Twin Rivers will be sending three athletes to the Class 2 State Championship Cross Country Meet on Saturday.
Eli Hequembourg and Will Parker will race at 11 am on Saturday, while Landry Benson will follow at 11:45 am. Both races can also be watched at MSHSAA.tv.
AREA ORGANIZATION ASKING FOR PUBLICS HELP IN FEEDING 20 FAMILIES
An area organization is asking for the community's help in feeding 20 local families this holiday season.
FosterAdopt Connect has announced the launch of their 'Meals That Matter' program.
Officials say that the Thanksgiving meal kit and money drive is taking place through November 10th and each kit or $10 donation will provide a full family meal for four.
Community members are invited to shop from provided meal kit lists and drop off complete kits, or make monetary donations, at FosterAdopt Connect on North Westwood Boulevard in Poplar Bluff.
The organization will assemble and distribute the kits on November 12th and 13th.
MODERN GUN DEER SEASON STARTS THIS WEEKEND IN ARKANSAS
Arkansas hunters are preparing to head to the woods this weekend for the beginning of Modern Gun Deer Hunting Season.
According to officials, the season will open on Saturday and deer hunters have typically checked more than 30,000 deer in the two-day weekend opener.
Arkansas hunters have already harvested and checked more than 47,700 deer so far during archery season, alternative firearms season and last weekend’s youth deer hunt.
Staff at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission expect many hunting camps will extend their opening weekend even further with the Veterans’ Day holiday falling on the Tuesday after opening weekend.
Hunters are reminded to be safe and check to make sure your hunting license is up to date. You can find more information at agfc.com.
TEXAS MAN ARRESTED ON MARYLAND RAPE WARRANT IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Authorities in southeast Missouri have arrested a Texas man on a rape warrant.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 50 year old Joseph Poehl, of Iola, Texas, was arrested Wednesday in Wayne County on a felony Allegany County, Maryland warrant for rape 2nd degree and child abuse, among other charges.
Following the arrest, Poehl was held at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on no bond.
DEADLINE IS TODAY TO PURCHASE TAGS FOR BULKY ITEM PICKUP IN POPLAR BLUFF
Today is the final day for Poplar Bluff residents to purchase tags for this month’s Bulky Item Pickup.
Residents can purchase bulk item tags from the City Collector’s office at City Hall for $20. The tags entitle you to the removal of four bulk items, such as couches or refrigerators.
No construction materials or small items will be picked up and the program is for residential areas only.
Today is the final day to purchase item tags at City Hall to be included in next week’s pick up, which will be conducted on Wednesday, November 12th.
M.I.L.L.I.E FEST SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY
The 5th annual M.I.L.L.I.E. Fest in Poplar Bluff is this weekend.
The event will begin at 11 am on Saturday in the parking lot across from the Black River Coliseum.
There will be food trucks, vendors, a Kids Zone, and more activities.
All proceeds from the event go to benefit M.I.L.L.I.E., a non-profit organization that gives back to the community through scholarships and is working to provide a facility where community youth can go to participate in getting mentored, tutored, and participate in organized sports.
