Friday, March 13, 2026
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE SET TO COMMEMORATE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DEADLY POPLAR BLUFF TORNADO
The Poplar Bluff community will come together this weekend to commemorate one year since a deadly tornado struck the city.
An event has been scheduled for 11:27 am on Saturday at New Covenant Fellowship Church in Poplar Bluff for 20 minutes of prayer and remembrance.
The church was in the direct path of the EF-3 tornado and sustained significant damage.
Immediately following the service, there will be a police escorted procession to Shelby Road for a sign unveiling and "Memorial Mile" dedication ceremony in memory of Ronald Ezell, who was killed in last year's tornado.
At 11:47 am on Saturday, the Poplar Bluff and Butler County Outdoor Warning Sirens will play God Bless America.
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR BUTLER COUNTY FIREFIGHTER JACKSON WARREN
Funeral services were held Thursday for a Butler County Firefighter who died in the line of duty last week.
A large number of visitors attended the visitation and funeral for Butler County Fire Protection District Shift Commander Jackson Warren at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.
Among the attendees were state and local leaders, including Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe.
The community has also been showing its support for Warren and his family over the past week with multiple memorials held in his honor.
Following the funeral, Warren was laid to rest at Marble Hill Cemetery.
56TH ANNUAL CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND
The 56th annual Corned Beef and Cabbage event in Poplar Bluff is coming up this weekend.
The event has been scheduled for 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, March 14th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 2280 Grand Avenue.
Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children at the door. Dinner will include corned beef, cabbage, and more. Take out will also be available.
The Knights of Columbus is also continuing their Friday night fish fries from 4 to 7 pm on Fridays through March 27th.
BIG WEEKEND FOR LOCAL BASKETBALL TEAMS
It’s going to be a big weekend for local basketball teams.
Starting with the girls, the Doniphan Donettes will play in the Class 4 State Quarterfinals tonight at 6 pm in Sullivan against St. Francis Borgia.
For the boys, Hayti will take on Penney in Columbia at 6 pm this evening for the Class 2 State Semifinal.
In Class 4, Dexter will travel to Union on Saturday for their State Quarterfinal matchup with Clayton. That game will begin at 1 pm.
The Lady Raiders Basketball team will also be taking the court tonight at 6 pm for the NJCAA Region 16 Championship Game against State Fair in Sedalia.
ROMBAUER CEMETERY ANNUAL BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND
The annual board meeting of the Rombauer Cemetery has been scheduled for this weekend.
The meeting will be held at 1 pm Saturday at the Rombauer Baptist Church fellowship hall. Officials say that it is very important that everyone interested in maintaining the cemetery should attend the meeting.
For more information, call 573-413-7591.
PADDLEFISH SEASON BEGINS THIS WEEKEND IN MISSOURI
Paddlefish season is beginning this weekend for fishermen across the state of Missouri.
The season for the state’s major paddlefish waters -- Lake of the Ozarks, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and Table Rock Lake – along with most other waters in the state runs from March 15th through April 30th.
The season for the Mississippi River is March 15th through May 15th with a fall season between September 15th and December 15th.
Paddlefish -- named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts -- are an ancient species that can grow to seven feet and weigh more than 100 pounds.
You can learn more about paddlefish, snagging regulations, and more at mdc.mo.gov.
SHOULDER WORK SET FOR TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform shoulder work.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from Route 60 to Route FF near Essex.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.