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Grades Kindergarten through third saw 32 children participate after school for the second annual cheer camp at Twin Rivers Schools Tuesday night. The little cheerleaders are scheduled to perform Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the Gatorade Game at Twin Rivers High School.

Poplar Bluff Middle School students lined campus roads by the hundreds on Monday morning to cheer for veterans. This year’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade included the Poplar Bluff High School JROTC, PBHS “Sho-Me” Marching Band, cheer teams, PBMS Honors Choir, Poplar Bluff Fire Department, Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Marine Corps League Detachment #1473, and more. Over a dozen veterans and their families drove the parade route as well.

Poplar Bluff Schools students of all ages will be performing the Wizard of Oz soon. Tickets are $5 and sold at the Box office at Kay Porter Theater- cash or checks are accepted. Dates are November 14th, 15th and 16th at 7Pm and November 16th @ 1pm and November 17th at 2pm. There will be two shows on Saturday.

The Poplar Bluff Lions Club held its annual Chili Day, sponsored by Kraft, Miles, & Tatum LLC. Volunteers said at noon they had already cooked between 1,200 and 1,300 servings of chili, or around 150 gallons. Approximately 800 servings were delivered during that time frame as well. This year's lunch was held in the Knights of Columbus Hall on Grand Avenue.

Thursday afternoon saw an eclectic mix of superheroes, witches, cartoon characters and more as numerous families arrived at the Butler County Health Center for the Halloween Trunk or Treat. The event started at 3 p.m. and numerous area agencies were on hand to distribute confectionary delights.

Floats featuring churches, schools and community organizations lined the Broseley Homecoming parade route Saturday. Car and tractor enthusiasts took the opportuntity to shine up their prized possessions for the parade, as well as the car and tractor show. Booths featuring crafts, plants and fall produce were available to shoppers. A petting zoo kept everyone entertained. A silent auction was held to benefit the Broseley Senior Center, which also served food during the event.

Saturday was a perfect autumn day for Neelyville’s annual Tiger Fest. The celebration kicked off with a parade of students and Neelyville residents, followed by a talent show, costume contests for pets and children, and culminating in the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Tiger Fest for junior and senior high. Eli Stotts and Mallory Cassinger were named Mr. and Miss Tiger Fest 2024 for the high school, while Brendan Adams and Nora Beaird took the junior high crowns.

Pink out was held Oct. 11 at Poplar Bluff High School, with vendors setting up before the Mules home football game.

Several classic cars were on display Saturday during the Cruise-In Car Show in downtown Poplar Bluff.

Downtown Poplar Bluff was awash with people over the weekend for the annual Iron Horse Festival’s roster of events, vendors, and activities. Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Downtown Development Morgan McIntosh said the festival, now in its 15th year, is a huge booster for the area.

The city of Fisk held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, beginning with a morning parade.

Three Rivers College hosted the inaugural Rocky's Fun Fest Sunday afternoon at the Libla Family Sports Complex.

Poplar Bluff was the place to be this past weekend as skaters of all ages flocked to September Slam at the Skate Plaza for a day filled with excitement, tricks and community spirit. The Saturday event, which featured competitions, free skate sessions, and plenty of food, brought together skaters and spectators alike for a celebration of the town’s vibrant skate culture. Crowds gathered under tents to relax, chat, and watch as their friends and family took part in the action.

The Women Aware Conference was held at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff and started Thursday morning and ran throughout the day. There were various activities and breakout sessions where women could exchange ideas. The keynote speaker was Elizabeth Smart.

A large number of people came to the Black River Coliseum throughout the weekend to participate in comic book convention known as Semocon. Several people were there to participate in cosplay competition.

Battle of the Bulls was held Saturday at Ray Clinton Park. This event is hosted by the Three Rivers College Rodeo team and sponsored by Farm Credit Southeast Missouri. In addition to the bull riding, the event also featured bounce houses for the kids and food trucks.

Tables were crowded at the Daily American Republic's Difference Makers banquet, held Thursday night. This year's auction proceeds went to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and the Difference Maker of the Year was Rev. Sandy Mick-Shockey of Recycling Grace.