KWOC’S FRANKIE AND CHANCE CASTEEL HONORED FOR THEIR WORK KEEPING THE AREA SAFE DURING STORMS
KWOC’S own Frankie Casteel has been honored by the state of Missouri for his weather coverage.
Both Frankie, and his son Chance, were presented a resolution Wednesday by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and Missouri State Representative Hardy Billington, honoring them for their efforts informing the public during the recent severe weather and tornadoes that affected the area.
Frankie and Chance both were in Jefferson City Wednesday to accept the resolution and talk with the Governor.
DUDLEY WOMAN ARRESTED ON METH DISTRIBUTION CHARGE IN WAYNE COUNTY
A woman has been taken into custody in Wayne County on drug related charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 56 year old Loretta Barnett, of Dudley, was arrested Tuesday night on charges of distribution of a controlled substance - methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Barnett also reportedly had a felony warrant out of Stoddard County for possession of a controlled substance.
Following the arrest, she was held at the Wayne County Jail.
MULES BASEBALL TEAM TO HOST FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Poplar Bluff Mules Baseball team will be hosting a fundraising golf tournament this weekend.
The event has been scheduled for 12:30 pm on May 10th at the Ozark Ridge Golf Course in Poplar Bluff.
Registration will begin at 11:30 am and teams can register the day of the event. The cost is $75 per person or $300 per four person team.
For more information, contact Deanna Bratcher at 573-429-9062.
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO BE CLOSED ON MULTIPLE DATES THIS MONTH
Missouri state officials are reminding motorists that driver examinations will not be available on select days this month.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed today in observance of Harry Truman’s birthday.
Driver Examination Stations will also be closed on Monday, May 26th, for Memorial Day.
DEADLINE COMING UP TO PURCHASE TAGS FOR BULKY ITEM PICKUP
Friday 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.
Friday 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 Tuesday, May 12th.
DRAINAGE REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS IN THE DEXTER AREA
Route F in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane for a week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs.
The work zone is located from Route 60 to County Road 468 near Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Thursday, May 15.
