SPRING TURKEY SEASON BEGINS TODAY IN MISSOURI
The regular spring turkey season is underway in Missouri.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Turkey Season will run through May 11th.
Conservation officials say that two male turkeys or turkeys with visible beards may be taken during the season. Hunters are allowed to take only one turkey during the first week and if you do not take one during the first week, then you may take two turkeys during the second and third week.
Hunters are also not allowed to take two turkeys on the same day.
For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov.
MISSOURI SHOW ME GREEN SALES TAX HOLIDAY IS UNDERWAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Missouri’s annual Show Me Green sales tax holiday is underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, the tax holiday began on Saturday and will run through this Friday.
During this time, state sales tax will be waived on qualifying Energy Star certified appliances. This certification indicates that a product has been independently verified to meet strict standards – which can mean superior performance and long-term energy savings.
Clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and refrigerators with the Energy Star certification are just some of the items that are exempt from state sales tax on the first $1,500 of each appliance purchased.
For more information, visit dor.mo.gov.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2025 PBHS SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
It is time for parents to get their children registered for Summer School in Poplar Bluff.
Officials say that this year’s summer school will be held Monday through Friday from May 28th through June 25th and is an opportunity for students to earn back credits lost due to low attendance and/or failing classes during the regular school year.
Free breakfast and lunch will be provided for summer school students. Driver’s Education classes will also be available.
46TH ANNUAL OLD GREENVILLE BLACKPOWDER RENDEZVOUS ENCAMPENT TO BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER
The 46th Annual Old Greenville Blackpowder Rendezvous Encampement has been pushed back to the fall due to flooding in the area.
The event, presented by the US Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake and the East Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, will be held with the Old Greenville Days from September 19th through the 21st at the Greenville Recreation Area.
There will be multiple events and entertainment options available and admission is free to the public.
For more information, call 573-222-8562.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway is located from Route AA to Route E in the Bloomfield area.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MODOT CREWS TO REDUCE ROUTE T IN CARTER COUNTY FOR OVER A WEEK
Route T in Carter County will be reduced for over a week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The work zone is located one mile south of US Highway 60 to County Road 211.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Wednesday, May 1.
