ARCHERY DEER AND TURKEY SEASONS BEGIN NEXT WEEK IN MISSOURI
The Archery portion of both deer and turkey seasons begin next week in Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging hunters to be safe.
The initial archery season will run from September 15th through November 14th for both deer and turkey.
Hunters are reminded that only one antlered deer may be taken before the November Firearms Portion of deer season and only two antlered deer may be taken during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined.
For turkeys, two turkeys of either sex may be taken during the archery and firearms portions combined.
During archery season, hunters can use longbows, compound bows, and recurve bows of any draw weight, crossbows, and hand-held string-releasing devices, among other devices.
Additional regulations are available at mdc.mo.gov.
STODDARD COUNTY FAIR SET FOR NEXT WEEK
The 98th Stoddard County Fair will begin one week from today.
The fair will kick-off with the parade in downtown Dexter on Tuesday, September 16th at 5:30 pm.
There will be multiple nights of entertainment and events through September 20th, including the livestock auction, tractor pull, and more.
For more information, including the full schedule, go to www.stoddardcountyfair.com.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TEAM UP FOR POPLAR BLUFF DOWNTOWN STRAWMAN COMPETITION
Multiple Poplar Bluff organizations are teaming up for the second annual Downtown Strawman Competition.
Strawmen will be placed on a tree or light post on the two blocks encompassing Main, Cedar, Broadway, and Vine Streets. Judges will evaluate each entry and choose a winner later this month.
Contestants can reserve their spot for $20 and all entry forms must be received by 12 pm on Wednesday, September 17th.
More information, including a link to register is available at PoplarBluff.org/strawman.
The 2025 Downtown Strawman Competition is being put on by Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, Downtown Poplar Bluff, and the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce.
POPLAR BLUFF LIBRARY TO HOST STRATEGIC PLANNING FOCUS GROUPS THIS WEEK
The Poplar Bluff Library will be hosting a series of strategic planning focus groups this week.
Library officials say that community members will get to play a role in guiding the direction of the library over the next several years.
These sessions are part of the library’s upcoming Strategic Plan, which will guide services, programs, and resources for the next several years.
Two focus groups will be held today, one from 11 am to noon at the Library’s Main Branch, and one from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Ridgel Branch.
A third focus group will be held from 1:15 to 2:15 pm on Wednesday at the Main Branch.
Officials say that all community members are welcome to attend. For more information, visit PoplarBluff.org.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT TO FORCE CLOSURE OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ROAD TODAY
Route A in Pemiscot County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway is located from County Road 223 to County Road 221 near Wardell.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ROAD CREWS TO BE WORKING TODAY IN THE BERNIE AREA
Route U in Dunklin County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route MM to Winchester Road in Bernie.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
