DONATION OF OVER $30,000 OF CLASSROOM MATERIALS MADE TO POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CENTER
A Kansas based company donated over $30,000 worth of classroom materials to aid in tornado recovery efforts at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
Poplar Bluff school officials tell KWOC News that Pitsco Education, based in Pittsburg, Kansas, hand-delivered several pallets’ worth of STEM kits, sensory activity learning products and furniture last month to help get the school year started.
Craig Yantis, Pitsco chief operating officer, graduated from the Poplar Bluff High School Class of 1988, and explained how he keeps up with the news from his birthplace, where his family still resides.
When he learned about the damage sustained at the Kindergarten Center on March 14, he reached out to emergency officials, who in turn connected him with his former classmate Patty Robertson, now retired as R-I assistant superintendent of curriculum.
RECTOR MAN ARRESTED FOR FURNISHING ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES TO MINORS
A Northeast Arkansas man is in custody following an investigation into illegal substances.
Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole tells KWOC News that the Clay County Sheriff’s Department and Rector Police Department have been jointly conducting an investigation on an individual furnishing illegal substances to minors in and around Rector since July 2025.
Officers uncovered that the individual had been furnishing alcohol, nicotine, CBD, THC vapes and marijuana to minors.
According to Cole, the investigation led to the arrest of 35 year old Patrick Scott, of Rector, on Wednesday.
Cole says that Scott was booked on felony charges of knowingly furnishing or selling to a minor and delivery of a schedule six controlled substance, among other charges.
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TO BE OFFERED IN POPLAR BLUFF
A free medical clinic will be offered in Poplar Bluff next month.
Footsteps Medical Missions will be presenting the clinic from 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 11th at the Memorial Broadway Church on South Broadway Street.
Services provided will include general medical screenings, diabetic foot and wound care, hearing exams, and more.
If you want to attend, you are encouraged to pre-register at FootstepsMedicalMissions.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
FIELDS OF FAITH SET FOR THIS SUNDAY IN POPLAR BLUFF
The next FCA Fields of Faith event in Poplar Bluff is this weekend.
Officials with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes tell KWOC News that the event will be held on Sunday at Poplar Bluff High School.
The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm.
DEXTER CEMETERY ANNUAL FALL FLOWER REMOVAL SET FOR OCTOBER 1ST
Dexter residents are being reminded to remove their flowers from the Dexter Cemetery by the end of the month.
City officials say that in preparation for fall, the Dexter Street Department will begin their annual Fall Flower Removal at the cemetery beginning on October 1st.
Anyone who does not want their flowers to be discarded should have them removed by that date.
MOTORISTS AND FARMERS URGED TO STAY ALERT ON ROADWAYS
Many area farmers will soon be starting or are already in the process of harvesting their crops and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be prepared for heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on rural highways.
When you come up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, remember to slow down and be patient. Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.
Officials say that collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, instead may be preparing to make a wide left turn.
Be sure to watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.
