POPLAR BLUFF TEACHER HONORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
A Poplar Bluff teacher is being recognized for her advocacy in helping students with disabilities transition to life after graduation.
The University of Missouri has named Anita Cates the Pre-Employment Transition Services Teacher of the Year for the Southeast Region.
Cates, who has served as Poplar Bluff High School's individualized education program facilitator for six years, was chosen from over 1,000 eligible special education teachers representing more than 100 secondary schools across the region.
Cates tells KWOC News that students enrolled in the program receive assistance in establishing independence following high school, whether that means continued education, improving employability through resume building and job interview preparation, or accessing other services through the statewide assistance network.
NEELYVILLE TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY
The city of Neelyville will be hosting a public hearing this week.
City officials say that the hearing will be to discuss the city’s submission of an application for the Community Development Block Grant program.
The city is proposing to pave and repair various city streets. The total project cost is estimated at approximately $525,000.
All interested citizens and groups are encouraged to attend the hearing at 5:45 pm on May 13th at the Neelyville City Hall.
For more information, call 573-712-8317.
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK STARTS ON SATURDAY
National Safe Boating week starts on Saturday and Missouri officials are taking the opportunity to stress the importance of safety while on the waterways.
Colonel Michael Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, tells KWOC News that National Safe Boating week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people consider the kickoff to the boating season.
Boaters are encouraged to arrange for a thorough inspection of your boat prior to taking it out on the water.
The Patrol’s marine operations troopers are available to inspect the required equipment on your boat, at your request, to make sure you’re in compliance with state law.
On Saturday, Troopers will be set up at the Redman Recreational Area Boat Ramp in Wappapello from 10 am to noon to conduct inspections.
For more information contact your local Highway Patrol Troop Headquarters.
FOSTERADOPT CONNECT POPLAR BLUFF TO HOST SPRING SIDEWALK SALE AND CRAFT SHOW THIS WEEKEND
FosterAdopt Connect Poplar Bluff will be hosting their Spring Sidewalk Sale and Craft Show this weekend.
The event is scheduled for 8 am to noon on Saturday in the FosterAdopt Connect parking lot on North Westwood Boulevard.
Every item sold by FAC during the event helps children and families impacted by the child welfare system. There will also be other vendors and booths available.
For more information, including how to register for a booth, visit the FosterAdopt Connect Poplar Bluff Facebook Page.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for various road projects in Southeast Missouri.
According to officials, a five million dollar contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, for pavement resurfacing on various routes in Butler County, including Business 67 and Business 60.
An approximately 2.7 million dollar contract was awarded to Joe’s Bridge and Grading for bridge replacements in Dunklin and Pemiscot Counties.
Additional information about the projects, including a timeline and what impacts there will be to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
BRIDGE DECK SEALING PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform deck sealing.
The bridge involved in the project is located between Old Bloomfield Road and Conder Street in Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through Wednesday.
