Thursday, October 15, 2026
EAST CARTER AND GREENVILLE TO PLAY TODAY FOR OFC BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2026 Ozark Foothills Conference Baseball Tournament will come to an end today.
Number three seed Greenville will be facing top seed East Carter at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff for the OFC Championship. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 pm.
In the Semi-Finals on Tuesday, East Carter defeated the four seed Neelyville 7-4 and Greenville knocked off the two seed Puxico 5-3.
The Third Place game on Thursday will see Neelyville take on Puxico, beginning at noon.
Both the Championship and Third Place games will be broadcast live on the Today’s Talk KWOC Facebook page at facebook.com/TodaysTalkKWOC and the River Radio Youtube page at youtube.com/RiverRadioPB.
POLICE INVESTIGATING CROSSBOW BOLT THAT LANDED ON POPLAR BLUFF FOOTBALL FIELD
Police are investigating an incident that occurred at a Poplar Bluff School District athletic facility.
Poplar Bluff R-I School District Superintendent Dr. Aaron Cornman tells KWOC News that a crossbow bolt landed on the district’s football field during football and soccer practices on Wednesday.
Once coaching staff became aware of the situation, student-athletes were immediately moved indoors as a precaution and the police were contacted.
School officials will continue cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department.
Cornman added that the district remains committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students and staff and will continue taking appropriate measures to protect those participating in school-sponsored activities.
SIKESTON MAN KILLED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE CRASH
A Sikeston man was killed in a side-by-side crash Tuesday night.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 36 year old man was driving on private property near Scott County Road 517 when his vehicle overturned and he was ejected.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 9 pm Tuesday.
PARADE TO HIGHLIGHT 2026 BROSELEY HOMECOMING
Multiple events, including the annual parade, are planned for the 2026 Broseley Homecoming this weekend.
This year’s Broseley Homecoming will be held on Saturday and in addition to the parade, there will also be live music, games, vendors, and a silent auction.
Officials say that vendor spots are available. Anyone wanting more information should call 573-328-1126.
THREE TEENS INJURED AFTER VEHICLE STRIKES COTTON MODULE NEAR PORTAGEVILLE
Three teens were injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon near Portageville.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 19 year old Hayti woman was driving on East Outer Road in Pemiscot County when she struck the side of a cotton module that was turning.
The woman suffered serious injuries, while two juvenile passengers in her vehicle received minor injuries. All three were transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
No injuries were listed for the driver of the cotton module.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
New Day Ministry in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event today.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm, and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministry is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff. For more information, call 573-718-4578.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY NEAR GIDEON
Route B in New Madrid County will be reduced through this afternoon as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway involved in the project is located from County Road 264 to County Road 267 near Gideon.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through 4 p.m.