Tuesday, June 2, 2026
PORTAGEVILLE BULLDOGS TO PLAY IN THE MISSOURI CLASS 2 STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY
The Portageville Bulldogs will be playing this afternoon to be state baseball champions.
Portageville prevailed over the Eugene Eagles 1-0 on Monday in the Class 2 semifinal at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in Ozark.
The Bulldogs will face Faith Christian Academy in the Class 2 Championship game, with first pitch set for 1 pm this afternoon.
Audio coverage of the state final will be carried live on Shuffle 92.9, Today’s Talk KWOC, and on the Today’s Talk KWOC Facebook page.
81 YEAR OLD WOMAN PRONOUNCED DEAD FOLLOWING SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A Caruthersville woman was pronounced dead Sunday following a single vehicle crash in Southeast Missouri.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the 81 year old woman was driving near Hayti on Missouri Highway 84 when her vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a culvert.
The woman was later pronounced dead at a Pemiscot County hospital.
BLUFF’S ALL-AMERICAN WEEKEND TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY
Poplar Bluff will be celebrating America’s 250th Birthday at a special event this weekend.
Bluff’s All American Weekend has been scheduled for June 5th and 6th at Ray Clinton Park.
Tickets for June 5th are $5 and will include a family friendly demolition derby, monster trucks, a drone show and more. Gates open Friday night at 5 pm.
Saturday will be a free family day at the event, with bounce houses, food trucks, a hot dog eating contest, and more. The dog show at the Downtown Dog Park will begin at 9 am, with the gates opening at Ray Clinton Park at 11 am.
The event is being presented by Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation and the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit the Bluff’s All American Weekend Facebook Page.
KENNETT TO BE INSPECTING CITY FIRE HYDRANTS THIS SUMMER
The Kennett Board of Public Works has announced their annual fire hydrant inspection, maintenance, and flushing program will begin today.
All fire hydrants will be subject to inspection, maintenance, and testing from 7 am to 4 pm on Monday through Thursday until August 31st.
During testing in your neighborhood, you may notice a drop in water pressure, with pressure returning once testing is complete. Water may also become slightly discolored. The discolored water is nonhazardous but can stain clothing.
Officials suggest running water from one or more faucets for several minutes to clear the water.
If your water does not clear within 24 hours or if you have any additional questions, contact the Kennett Board of Public Works at 573-888-5366.
MISSOURI HOT WEATHER LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT
Missouri’s Hot Weather Law is now in effect.
According to the Missouri Public Service Commission, regulated utility companies are prohibited from disconnecting service if the National Weather Service local forecast between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. for the following 24 hours when the temperature is predicted to rise above 95 degrees or the heat index is predicted to rise above 105 degrees.
Consumers are still responsible to pay their bills.
Officials say the law was created to protect all residential customers of investor-owned utilities from having their electric or natural gas service disconnected due to non-payment when electricity or natural gas is used as the source of cooling or to operate the only cooling equipment at the residence.
The law is in effect each year from June 1st through September 30th.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route Z in Stoddard County will be reduced today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway being reduced is located from County Road 741 to County Road 725 near Bernie.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.