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Mules receive 6th seed for district tournament
The stage is set for the postseason as many baseball teams within the Class 6 District 1 will compete for a shot at a district championship and a spot in the state tournament. With one more week before the first pitch of the opening round, the Poplar Bluff Mules are eager to put all their hard work from throughout the season to the test. The Mules closed out the regular season with a 19-11 record and recently received the No. 6 seed in the district tournament.
C2D2BB: Redbirds soar past Neelyville to advance to semifinals
ELLSINORE — The No. 3 seed East Carter RedBirds took the first step on their long journey of returning to the district championship with a win in the opening round of the Class 2 District 2 tournament. The Redbirds wouldn’t be denied at the plate as they collected multiple...
Baseball Game Preview: Doniphan Hits the Road
The Doniphan Dons will head out on the road to challenge the Poplar Bluff Mules at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Doniphan is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak. Doniphan lost 7-1 to Greenville on Monday. Meanwhile, Poplar Bluff can now show off 13 landslide victories after their...
Kansas man seriously injured in Butler County motorcycle crash
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - A man from Kansas is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Butler County Saturday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place around 6:55 p.m. on May 4. The driver was going southbound on Route W, five miles north of Poplar Bluff.
Redbirds ready for district tournament
ELLSINORE — Maturity was the key ingredient to the success the East Carter Redbirds accomplished this season, and it will play a significant role in the postseason as they prepare to host this year’s Class 2 District 2 tournament. After finishing with a 12-17 record from the previous...
Jackson baseball claims SEMO Conference title
The Jackson Indians baseball team defeated the Poplar Bluff Mules 9-4 on Friday at Jackson Stadium. With the win, Jackson finishes the regular season undefeated in the SEMO Conference and in Class 6 District 1, as well as being regular season and conference tournament champions. The game began as a...
Notre Dame tennis rolls to C2D1 title
The taste of victory was sweet for the Notre Dame Bulldogs on Friday. Fueled by a desire to win another Class 2 District 1 championship, the Bulldogs also had an added incentive; Crumbl Cookies. The Bulldogs defeated Poplar Bluff 5-0 to win the district title on Friday morning at Notre...
Family gets support from near and far as six family members laid to rest
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A family mourning the loss of six family members has received support from thousands of miles away. Rekihna Alanso, Santos Andon, Sonter Andon, Nisdy Inek, Jessica Inek, and Jessy Ray Aldon were all killed in a crash in Clay County on April 15. A funeral service...
Zgaynor to throw javelin at SEMO
Kennedy Zgaynor has only been throwing the javelin for two years, but she has rapidly become the best in Poplar Bluff High School history. Zgaynor signed her letter of intent on Tuesday afternoon to throw the javelin for the Southeast Missouri State University women's track and field team next season in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by family, friends and coaches from her time at PBHS.
Poplar Bluff man gets 12 years for meth sales and probation violation
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Thursday sentenced a Poplar Bluff, Missouri man to 10 years in prison for repeatedly selling methamphetamine and another two years for violating his supervised release from for an earlier heroin distribution case. Joshua E. Forbes, 31, sold meth to a member of...
Mules are headed to district championship; Challenges Notre Dame
The Poplar Bluff Mules are headed to the Class 2 District 1 championship after landing a 5-3 win over Mehlville on Tuesday at Poplar Bluff High School. The Mules took a 2-1 lead in doubles as Tavian Towns and Kurt Rosson defeated their opponents 9-7, William Sherrill and Beau McCormack won 8-6.
Mules advance to next round with win over Festus, Baseball roundup
The Poplar Bluff Mules tennis squad survived and advanced in the Class 2 District 1 Tournament opening round on Monday at Poplar Bluff High School. The No. 2 seeded Mules faced off against the No. 7 Festus Tigers for a spot in the semifinals. The Mules wouldn’t have any trouble against Festus as they defeated them 5-0. With a hot start to the tournament, head tennis coach Michael Sowatzke hopes it can continue through the next round.
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