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Two people injured in Butler County crash
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - Two people were injured in a vehicle crash in Butler County Friday night. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, April 26. The collision was on MO AA at MO T, four miles east of Poplar Bluff.
Kayak fishing series headed to Poplar Bluff this summer
Kayak fishing is coming to Poplar Bluff this summer. The Kayak Adventure Series presented by GoPro recently announced in a press release Poplar Bluff will be one of six sites later this year for a catch, measure, photo, release (CMPR) kayak fishing tournament. The Kayak Adventure Series will come to Poplar Bluff July 11-13 for Old Town Watercraft’s “Ozarkana,” with waters known for their beauty and big bass.
Balanced roster has Mules in pursuit of first SEMO tourney title in six springs
The Poplar Bluff High School baseball squad hasn’t dropped a game this season against SEMO Conference (in seven games) competition, which bodes well for the Mules over the next few days in the league tournament. The No. 2-seed Mules (16-8) obliterated No. 7-seed New Madrid County Central 16-1 on...
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.
Waterfest at Wappapello Lake features sandcastle-building contest, innertube race, more
SOUTHEAST Mo. (KFVS) - Waterfest at Wappapello Lake will feature a sandcastle contest, innertube race and more. According to the Wappapello Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the family-friendly event will be June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Redman Creek Beach. It’ll include beach games, a personal...
Heartland museum offers children’s program about World War propaganda posters
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KFVS) - The Stars and Stripes Museum and National Library is hosting a program for children and families to learn about propaganda posters from the World Wars. Kids Day at the Museum is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Executive director Laura Dumey said...
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...
April is National Donate Life month
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – April is National Donate Life Month. This month we raise awareness for those who need organ transplants and those who saved lives as an organ donor. According to CEO of Poplar Bluff Medical Center Clyde Wood more than one hundred thousand people nationally are...
Sellars headed to UAPB after strong season for Raiders
Anthony Sellars was a bright spot in what was long season for the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team — and now he has found his next collegiate destination. Sellars recently signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff next season. The Golden Lions finished 13-18 this past season, but played a rugged schedule which featured two-time national champion UConn and also faced Gonzaga, Oklahoma (Big 12), Missouri (SEC) and Minnesota (Big Ten).
Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 26: Chaffee storms past Cooter away
On an uncharacteristically slow Friday afternoon, the majority of the action was between SEMO Conference schools on opening day of the tournament. But for Chaffee, the Red Devils did some cooking on the road to knock off one of the better programs in Southeast Missouri. BB: Chaffee 9, Cooter 5.
Golfers hit the greens for Ozark Shootout
The weather held off just long enough for the 2024 Tom Hoover Ozark Golf Invitational opening weekend at Westwood Hills Country Club. Before the participants could hit the greens for an intense competition, the top ten golfers from last season competed in the 38th annual shootout on Friday, sponsored by Michelob Ultra. Though the shootout is a time for players to mingle and get warmed up, each player saw it as an opportunity to build momentum for Saturday's opening round.
Poplar Bluff police investigating burglary at salon
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff police are investigating a buglary at a salon that happened over the weekend. Police say early Sunday April 21, a white male burglarized “The Salon” located at 1648 W. Harper Street. Police say he stole more than $800 in property...
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