Wednesday march 4, 2026
MISSOURI ANNUAL TORNADO DRILL TO BE HELD TODAY
Missouri’s Annual Statewide Tornado Drill is set for today as a part of Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness week.
The drill is scheduled for 11 am and officials say that residents should treat the drill as if it were an actual Tornado Warning.
At 11 am, NOAA Weather Radios set to receive the Routine Weekly Tests will alert listeners that the tornado drill has begun. Outdoor warning sirens will also sound across participating communities in Missouri.
The purpose of the drill is to test everyone's readiness for life-threatening severe weather events such as tornadoes, flash floods, and damaging winds.
Officials say that it is important to have a tornado safety plan in place before a tornado strikes. Knowing what to do before a tornado occurs is essential to protect lives.
You can find information on steps to take to protect yourself and your family in the case of a tornado at weather.gov/safety/tornado-prepare.
The 2026 Missouri Earthquake Summit will also be coming to Poplar Bluff on Tuesday, March 24th at the Black River Coliseum. More information is available at sema.dps.mo.gov.
OPENING DATES SET FOR MULTIPLE WAPPAPELLO LAKE CAMPGROUNDS
Multiple Wappapello Lake Campgrounds will be opening to the public soon.
According to the Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers, the Greenville Campground will open April 1st and Redman Creek East Campgrounds will open to campers on May 6th.
The People’s Creek Upper and Lower Campgrounds are scheduled to open on May 6th.
You can find more information at the Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook page.
LUCKY LEPRECHAUN 5K SET FOR MARCH 21ST
A sea of green will be overtaking McLane Park in Poplar Bluff this month.
The 2nd Annual Lucky Leprechaun Rotary Ramble 5k has been scheduled for Saturday, March 21st at McLane Park. Check-in will begin at 9:30 am, with the run starting at 10 am.
The cost to enter is $30 with proceeds going to benefit the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.
More information is available on the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
OPEN ENROLMENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS AT POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CENTER
Open Enrollment is scheduled to begin this week at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
If you have a child who will be five years old by July 31st, you can get them enrolled for the next school year.
According to officials, open enrollment is set to take place from 9 am to 2 pm through March 5th and from April 7th through 9th at the 1200 Camp Road campus. There will also be extended hours available from 4:30 to 7 pm on March 3rd and April 7th.
Parents should remember to bring their children’s birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency, and shot records.
For more information, call 573-785-4905.
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD IN POPLAR BLUFF
Parents are running out of time to get their children registered for Poplar Bluff Youth Track and Field.
According to Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from March 17th through April 30th at Poplar Bluff Junior High School.
Registration is available for kids ages 5 to 14 through March 6th and the registration fee is $25, plus $10 for each additional sibling.
You can register your child online at pbparks.recdesk.com.
HARDWOODS EIGHT MILE TRAIL RUN SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 7TH
The Poplar Bluff Trails Coalition is gearing up for a run this week.
The Hardwoods eight mile trail run is scheduled for 9 am on Saturday, March 7th.
The run will be along the Victory Horse Trail in Mark Twain National Forest and the entry fee is $30.
You can sign up online at UltraSignUp.com.