Monday, June 8, 2026
SAM A. BAKER STATE PARK TO HOST 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sam A. Baker State Park will be hosting a celebration for its 100th anniversary this weekend.
According to officials, the celebration on Saturday will feature a variety of activities relating to the park’s natural and cultural history.
The CCC Lodge will be open for self-guided tours, and van tours will take visitors up to the Mudlick Mountain Fire Tower. There will also be exhibits and demonstrations, old-time games, bluegrass music, and more from 9 am to 3 pm. Admission is free and open to the public.
Officials say that the event is being held in conjunction with the park's annual public meeting which will take place at the visitor center beginning at 11 a.m.
Sam A. Baker State Park is located at 5580 State Highway 143 in Patterson.
SOME NONRESIDENT DEER HUNTERS TO BE LIMITED TO ONE ANTLERED BUCK IN MISSOURI
The Missouri Conservation Commission has approved proposed regulation changes from the Missouri Department of Conservation regarding nonresident deer hunting.
According to MDC Officials, the approved regulation change for the upcoming 2026 deer season reduces the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from two to one. Nonresident landowners who qualify for nonresident-landowner permits will maintain an antlered buck bag limit of two.
The Commission also gave initial approval to a regulation change that would require nonresident deer hunters to purchase a Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit for $165 to be able to pursue, take, possess, and transport deer on public land in Missouri.
The Commission will review public comments before giving final consideration to the proposed permit regulation changes at its September 11th open meeting. Comments can be submitted online beginning July 16th at mdc.mo.gov.
THREE RIVERS FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD THIS WEEK
The 13th Annual Three Rivers Endowment Trust Golf Tournament will be held this week.
The four person scramble tournament will begin with check in and lunch at noon on Friday, June 12th at Westwood Hills Country Club in Poplar Bluff.
Player registration is $160 for individuals and $640 for teams. All proceeds will go to benefit the Three Rivers Annual Fund, which officials say funds special projects and helps make a difference in the lives of TRC students. Players are asked to register by today.
For more information or registration forms, contact Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077.
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR THIS WEEK IN CARTER COUNTY TO DISCUSS GRANT PROPOSAL
A public hearing has been scheduled for this week concerning a grant proposal for the Fremont area.
Carter County will hold a public hearing at 8:45 am on June 12th at the Carter County Courthouse to discuss the submission of an application for the Community Development Block Grant program.
The proposed project consists of constructing a new community center in the Fremont area that will also house the Fremont VFD. The project estimate eligible for CDBG funding will be equal to or less than the cap allowable amount of $500,000.
For more information on the proposed project, contact County Clerk Debi Reynolds at 573-323-4527.
INTERSTATE REPAIR PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY
Northbound Interstate 57 in Mississippi County will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot width restriction beginning today as construction crews perform pavement repairs.
According to MoDOT, the work zone is located from Mile Marker 20.5 to Mile Marker 22 near Charleston.
Work began this morning at 6 a.m., with completion anticipated by Wednesday, July 1st, weather permitting.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR A HIGHWAY PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE STATEWIDE
Area organizations now have the opportunity to take a hand in keeping Southeast Missouri looking beautiful.
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Sponsor-A-Highway program, previously exclusive to the St. Louis and Kansas City areas, is now available statewide, providing an expanded opportunity to help keep roadsides cleaner and safer across the state.
Businesses, organizations, community groups and individuals can sponsor one-mile highway sections statewide through a MoDOT-certified service provider, to handle litter removal and related maintenance on their behalf.
Most highways in Missouri are now included in the Sponsor-A-Highway program, with the vast majority of roadway miles open for sponsorship.
Through the service provider, each sponsored roadway is cleaned at least once per month, or more frequently as needed. In recognition of their support, sponsors receive Sponsor-A-Highway signage displaying their name and logo along the designated stretch of highway.
To participate in the Sponsor-A-Highway program, call 800-499-2367 or visit adoptahighway.net/missouri.