MODOT TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING NEXT WEEK TO DISCUSS ROUTE 53 PROJECT IN POPLAR BLUFF
A public hearing has been scheduled for next week to discuss a road project on Highway 53 in Poplar Bluff.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23 at the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission.
The project includes adding a center turn lane on Route 53 from Route 142 to County Road 306. Additionally, this project includes a left turn lane at Route UU and access management measures to reduce conflict points along the corridor.
The public hearing will be open house style, and visitors can stop by anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. to discuss the details of the project with the project team.
For more information, please contact MoDOT Project Manager Chris Crocker at (573) 380-1658.
PUMPKIN HOLLOW OPENING FOR THE FALL SEASON THIS WEEKEND
A popular Northeast Arkansas destination will be opening for the fall season this weekend.
Pumpkin Hollow in Piggott, Arkansas will begin their daytime activities on Saturday.
Attractions will include the pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, the corn maze, and more.
Opening night for the Horror in the Hollow nighttime attraction is also set for this Saturday.
WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER POINTING TOY GUN AT MOTORISTS IN CLAY COUNTY
A woman was taken into custody for allegedly pointing a toy gun at motorists in Northeast Arkansas.
According to Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole, shortly before 7 pm Wednesday night, the Sheriff’s Department received a call about a woman walking down the highway between Reyno and Datto. The caller advised that the woman was calling and pointing a gun at passing vehicles.
A deputy found the woman a short time later and said that as he approached the woman she was reaching for something in her waistband, so he drew his weapon.
The woman, identified as 21 year old Alyssa Daniel, of Missouri, was then taken into custody.
When the deputy removed the weapon, he observed that it was a toy that looked like a real gun.
Daniel was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked on charges of terroristic threatening - 1st degree/threatening physical injury and assault 2nd degree/reckless conduct creates risk of physical injury.
DEADLINE IS APPROACHING TO REGISTER FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL IN POPLAR BLUFF
Time is running out for parents to get their kids registered for youth basketball in Poplar Bluff.
According to Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, today is the final day to register for 3rd through 6th grade youth basketball.
Games will be played at the Black River Coliseum beginning in late October/early November. Practices will tentatively start the second week of October.
The cost to register is $20. Parents can get their kids registered at pbparks.recdesk.com.
NEW MDC AGENTS COMPLETE WATERFOWL TRAINING IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A group of new agents with the Missouri Department of Conservation were in Dunklin County recently to learn more about waterfowl.
The MDC held Waterfowl Enforcement School – one block of a 28-week training academy for new agents – to prepare those selected to enforce the Wildlife Code of Missouri and federal regulations.
This training provided agents with hands-on training to better protect Missouri’s waterfowl and ensure safe, fair hunting.
Agents practiced species identification, checked compliance with hunting laws, and worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on field scenarios. The training also highlighted positive communication with hunters and the importance of safe, ethical practices.
ALMOST THREE MONTH LONG ROAD PROJECT UNDERWAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Route N in Dunklin County will be closed for almost three months as contractor crews replace a box culvert.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work zone is located from County Road 541 to Route 164 near Hornersville.
The work zone will be in place 24 hours a day with an anticipated completion date of Wednesday, December 10.
