Wednesday, July 15, 2026
MISSOURI SEMA TO HOST APPLICANT BRIEFINGS TODAY IN DONIPHAN IN CONNECTION TO FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION
State officials will be in Southeast Missouri today to conduct briefings in connection with the recent federal disaster declaration.
Following the federal disaster declaration for multiple severe weather systems that impacted Missouri from April 23rd to April 28th, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency will conduct applicant briefings for local governments and nonprofit agencies applying for Public Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Ripley County was one of the 10 counties included in the declaration.
Applicant briefings are currently scheduled for 9 am to 1 pm today at the Ripley County Courthouse in Doniphan.
Officials say that applicant briefings are not for the general public. The briefings are for FEMA’s Public Assistance program only, which provides financial assistance to local governments and qualifying nonprofits for the repair of damaged roads, bridges and other public infrastructure as well as reimbursement of associated emergency response and recovery costs.
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING THEFTS FROM VEHICLES IN CAMPBELL
Authorities in Campbell are investigating multiple thefts from earlier this week.
According to the City of Campbell Facebook page, several vehicles were reportedly tampered with, which included items being stolen on July 12th.
The thefts occurred between 1 and 3 am.
Campbell residents are being asked to review any available security camera footage during these hours and to contact the police department if you observe any suspicious activity.
Residents are also reminded to always lock your vehicle doors and to not leave valuables inside your vehicle.
GOAT TO BE SHOWN AT MOVIE IN THE PARK ON JULY 31ST
The Spillway Recreation area at Wappapello Lake will be converted to a movie theater later this month.
Movie in the Park will begin at dusk on July 31st at the Spillway Recreation Area.
The film Goat will be shown, free of charge, and there will also be hot dogs for sale. Attendees should remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
The Spillway Recreation area is located off of Highway T right before the dam.
REGISTER THIS WEEK FOR FALL YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL IN POPLAR BLUFF
Now is the time to register your team for fall youth baseball and softball in Poplar Bluff.
According to Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, the final day for teams to be registered for the fall leagues is Friday, July 17th. Leagues for youth baseball and softball will be available for children from 7 to 12 years old.
Rosters must have 11 to 14 players per team.
More information is available at pbparks.recdesk.com and the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
NEW BOOKLETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR HUNTERS IN MISSOURI
Fall will be here before we know it and the Missouri Department of Conservation has made information available for hunters to prepare for hunting season.
Missouri deer, turkey, waterfowl, and dove hunters can get the most current information on upcoming fall hunting from the MDC’s new 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet and the Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest.
The 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet has detailed information on fall deer and turkey hunting seasons, limits, permits, managed hunts, regulations, conservation areas to hunt, post-harvest instructions, chronic wasting disease updates, and more.
The Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest has detailed information on waterfowl hunting along with hunting doves and several other migratory game birds such as rail, snipe, and woodcock.
Both booklets are available where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov.
CREWS TO BE WORKING ON INTERSTATE 57 IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI TODAY
Northbound Interstate 57 will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The work zone is located between mile markers 8.4 and 9.6 near Charleston.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.