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Police: Man wanted for murder arrested following chase
HAYTI, Mo. (KAIT) - Police arrested a man wanted for murder on Saturday. According to the Hayti Police Chief David Maclin, on April 27, officers were sent to the 200 block of North First Street in Hayti. Upon arrival, they found 19-year-old Rodney R. Hamilton-Jones. Jones was wanted on two...
Man accused of buying UTV with fake check, selling it to someone else in Dunklin County
STEELE, Mo. (KBSI) – An Arkansas man faces charges in Steele, Mo. after police say he bought a UTV with a fraudulent check. Keabron McFarland, of Osceola, Ark. faces charges of stealing a motor vehicle and forgery. The Steele Police Department received a report on April 12 from a...
Traffic Alert: Crash reported on Highway 67
REYNO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State Police and Clay County sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash on U.S. Highway 67. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the crash, which involved a commercial vehicle, occurred at 6:12 p.m. southwest of Corning. Sheriff Ronnie Cole told K8 News the crash involved...
Town of Essex draws criticism for not paying musicians
Performers are being sought for Tune Up the Parks - the annual summer concert series held by the Town of Essex. But the municipality is offering zero pay. That's not sitting well for those involved in local performing arts, such as Chris Borshuk, Kristen Siapas, Kristopher Marentette, and Robbie Cervi.
Q Farmer signs letter of intent
Three-time All-District, Three-time All Bootheel Conference, 1,000-point high-school career scorer and 2023-2024 Bootheel Conference Player of the Year Quamareous Farmer signs his National Letter of Intent to continue his successful basketball career at NJCAA Division 1 Region 16 Missouri State University-West Plains. Malden basketball head coach Mike Kilgore and staff are on hand to witness the event.
Plans to improve safety at “Corning Y” intersection
CORNING, Ark. (KAIT) - A recent deadly crash at a dangerous intersection in Clay County has officials ready to make a change. Numerous car crashes have been reported at the “Corning Y” for years. The intersection causes chaos for drivers at State Highway 135 and U.S. Highway 62 in Corning. Clay County Judge Mike Patterson said they are working with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to develop new plans to enhance the area’s safety.
Confident Dexter BB shocking SEMO foes with run to championship game
Earlier this week, second-year Dexter High School baseball coach Steve Edwards gathered his players following a workout at East Park in Dexter, and he spoke of his confidence in his team, and how he thought they could fare in the upcoming SEMO Conference Tournament. His words have proven to be...
Lady Indians stun opponents
HOLCOMB, Mo. - A steady rain fell here Thursday afternoon, and with it came the Kennett Lady Indians softball team (19-6) which poured run after run on the Lady Hornets (21-2) and defeated the squad 22-6 in four innings. Kennett's W on the Lady Hornets home turf came on the...
Caruthersville High School increases police presence on campus following weekend shooting in Ark.
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - A deadly shooting in Arkansas led to increased security at a school in southeast Missouri. The shooting happened earlier Sunday morning, April 21 in Blytheville, Ark. Two people were shot, including 18-year-old Kohnali Hunt who later died. Hunt used to be a student at the Caruthersville...
New Madrid County Central’s Jadis Jones officially signs with Lindenwood University
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Show Me Basketball, Jadis Jones, officially signed with Lindenwood on Thursday, April 25. After athletic director Jonathan Haddon and boy’s basketball head coach Dontre’ Jenkins spoke about Jones’ achievements in his signing ceremony, Jones put pen to paper, getting applause from his family and friends who joined him at New Madrid County Central High.
Man arrested after lengthy chase in stolen car
MINER, MO (KBSI) — On Friday, April 19th officers with the Miner Police Department assisted the Scott County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit of a stolen car. The driver of the stolen car, later identified as Terry Davis of Bloomfield, refused to stop for the deputy who was trying to pull him over. Davis instead led the deputy on a high-speed chase.
Jackson uses early offense to beat Kennett
Rain tried to prevent the SEMO Conference Baseball semifinals from happening, but after a three-hour delay, games were able to be played. In the opening semifinal in Jackson, it was the host Indians and the tournament’s No. 1 seed, taking on the No. 4 seed Kennett Indians in a rematch of the championship from last season.
Camels blow by Bulldogs on the road
GIDEON, Mo. - The Campbell Camels baseball squad took to the road Wednesday and grabbed a win in six innings here against the Bulldogs, 19-8. The Bulldogs fought troubles on the mound all afternoon with four relievers stepping in for starter Landon Weaver and hitting eight Camels batters. Weaver had...
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