Monday, August 17, 2026

POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER ENTERING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ICE DURING MONDAY MEETING

The Poplar Bluff City Council will be voting on a proposed agreement concerning ICE during its regular meeting on Monday.

The official agenda for the Monday regular meeting says that the council will consider entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement relative to the 287(g) Program.

According to the ICE website, the program allows ICE enforcement and Removal Operations to partner with state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to identify and remove criminal aliens who are amenable to removal from the United States.

Poplar Bluff Police Chief JR Keirsey says that being a part of the ICE program is a prerequisite for the Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide grant program.

Keirsey says that the Department is applying for grants through the program to replace the department’s tasers, to acquire two drones, and join Axon Era, which would allow their newest body-worn cameras the ability to translate languages while on scene with a citizen, and a report writing program.

The City Council is also scheduled to take a vote on an ordinance that will allow the city to enter the Program.

The Council will also vote on an ordinance that will submit a ballot proposition to voters in November to consider imposing a city-wide sales tax of one-half of one percent on all retail sales to provide revenue for the operation of the Poplar Bluff Fire Department.

The meeting will begin at 7 pm at the City Council chambers on South 5th Street. Prior to the meeting, a public hearing will begin at 6:45 for council members to receive citizens' input regarding property tax rates.

POPLAR BLUFF R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT OPEN HOUSES ARE THIS WEEK

Parents in Poplar Bluff will have the opportunity to learn more about the schools their children will be attending this fall during a series of open houses scheduled for this week.

Open houses will be held for the Early Childhood Center, the four elementary schools, the Junior High, and the High School on Tuesday.

Open houses are scheduled for the Kindergarten Center, Middle School, and Mark Twain School on Wednesday. The Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center will host its open house on Thursday.

Officials say that appointments need to be scheduled for the Early Childhood Center and Oak Grove Elementary Open Houses, the rest are drop-in.

The first day of school has been scheduled for Monday, August 24th.

For exact times of all of the events, visit PBMules.com.

FOOTBALL JAMBOREE THIS FRIDAY IN FESTUS

We are less than two weeks away from the official start of the high school football season in Southeast Missouri which means it is almost time for the annual jamboree.

The Poplar Bluff Mules will be traveling north this year for the Festus Jamboree on Friday. In addition to Festus, the Jamboree will also feature Jackson, Farmington, and Seckman.

Kick off is scheduled for 6 pm on Friday and every Poplar Bluff snap will be carried live on Today’s Talk KWOC 93.3 FM and 930 AM as well as on the KWOC Facebook page and River Radio Youtube page starting at 5:45 pm.

12TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR A CURE TO BE HELD THIS MONTH

The date for the 12th Annual Ride for a Cure Dice Run in memory of Larry Maronay is coming up this month.

Registration for the event will begin at 10 am on August 29th at the Dexter Elks Lodge, with the ride beginning at 11 am. The entry fee is $20 per bike and $10 for an additional rider with a meal included at the end of the ride.

All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

For more information, call Brian Jones at 573-421-1771.

PAVEMENT REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS THIS WEEK IN DEXTER AREA

Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced for the early part of this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.

The work zone is located from Route M to Route 60 in Dexter.

Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily through Wednesday.

PEMISCOT COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED THIS WEEK FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS

Route J in Pemiscot County will be closed this week so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.

The section of roadway being closed is located from Route C to Route NN.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.