PB BUDDY BALL TO WRAP UP 2025 SEASON TONIGHT
The Poplar Bluff Buddy Ball season will finish up tonight.
There are three games scheduled for tonight at Poplar Bluff High School. The first game featuring younger league players will start at 5:30 pm and will be followed by two older leagues games at 6:30 pm.
End of year awards will also be handed out following each game.
Buddy Ball gives an opportunity to athletes with mental and physical developmental disabilities to compete and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Everyone is invited to watch and cheer on the athletes tonight at Poplar Bluff High School. The games will also be broadcast on the Today’s Talk KWOC Facebook Page and the River Radio Youtube Page.
SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER FOR OUR AREA WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas is looking at a slight risk of severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, there is a risk for scattered thunderstorms, including winds up to 70 miles per hour and 1 to 1.5 inch hail.
Officials say that a few tornadoes are also possible, however the tornado risk is low.
NAME RELEASED OF SUSPECT IN DUNKLIN COUNTY KNIFE INCIDENT
Updating a story we have been following for you, the name has been released of a suspect who was taken into custody last week following an incident in Dunklin County.
According to Missouri court records, Jeremey Hamburger, of Arbyrd, is facing charges of assault 1st degree, armed criminal action, burglary 1st degree, unlawful possession of a firearm, resisting or interfering with an arrest, and unlawful use of a weapon.
The Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office reported that last Thursday deputies responded to a residence in Arbyrd in reference to a male subject attempting to force entry into a home.
At the scene, deputies made contact with the victim who reported that their neighbor, later identified as Jermey Hamburger, had entered his residence armed with a handgun and a knife.
During the incident, the suspect allegedly pointed the firearm at the victim and cut him with the knife before fleeing. The victim also stated that the suspect fired one shot outside after exiting.
Hamburger was taken into custody at his residence later that night.
He was held in the Dunklin County Jail on a $250,000, cash only bond.
MISSOURI STATE OFFICIALS CAUTIONING RESIDENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR SCAM TEXTS
State officials in Missouri are warning residents to be on the lookout for scam text messages.
Officials say that if you get a text message posing as the Missouri Department of Revenue or Missouri Department of Transportation threatening you to pay now, it is a scam.
MoDOT will never solicit you to pay a toll or traffic violation fee.
If you get one of these messages, do not click any links in them. Delete and report the texts.
INAUGURAL POPLAR BLUFF JUNETEENTH FORMAL BALL SET FOR JUNE 20TH
The Inaugural Poplar Bluff Juneteenth Formal Ball has been scheduled for Friday, June 20th.
The event will be held from 7 pm to 11 pm at the Claudia House on Cynthia Street.
Organizers say that the event is for cultivating relationships, celebrating love, as well as friendship and will feature dinner, dancing, and live music.
Tickets are on sale for $50 per person at pbparks.recdesk.com and will be available through 4 pm on June 19th or while supplies last.
For more information, visit the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
ROADSIDE REPAIR PROJECT SET FOR THIS WEEK IN POPLAR BLUFF
Construction crews will be performing roadside repairs this week on Business Route 67 in Butler County.
The section of roadway affected is located at the Business 67 and Route 53 intersection in Poplar Bluff.
Weather permitting, work will take place from today through Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
