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Picnic Pavilions, paved road and food trucks! Get out on the Mississippi River Greenway with Great Rivers Greenway!
SPONSORED – The Mississippi River Greenway is busier than ever this spring and summer. There are picnic pavilions for family parties, walking and biking area that join historic bridges and lawn and food truck offerings for even more fun! The greenway has artwork by local artist Simiya Sudduth and there’s a new 1.5 acre reconstructed prairie in progress with plans for a footpath. We have so much more to show you, come along and explore the Mississippi River Greenway! Here’s the rundown on all the great events happening:
South Pemiscot SB building toward historic spring
The Holcomb High School softball squad has 22 of its 24 games this spring, so the Hornets are a daunting challenge for the other six programs in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 Tournament. That includes South Pemiscot, however, following a recent 4-3 loss to Holcomb, the Bulldogs do have some confidence that an upset of the top seed is possible.
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...
Adams, others lift Portageville to 3rd straight Bootheel title
A couple of things can be counted on over the past few springs in Portageville. The Bulldogs will be good in baseball and Mason Adams will more than likely be a BIG reason for that success. Both came to fruition on Tuesday, as the Class 2 No. 3-ranked Bulldogs got...
Roper, Advance/Bell City SB close out regular season in strong fashion
There can’t possibly be a more potent or intimidating softball squad entering the MSHSAA postseason than Advance/Bell City. The Hornets improved to 17-2 on Tuesday by closing out the regular season with a 10-0 beating of a very solid New Madrid County Central squad at Advance, and over their final four games, the Hornets outscored the opposition an astounding 72-0.
Senath-Hornersville BB has taken a journey to success
CARUTHERSVILLE – Senath-Hornersville High School is so far south in the Bootheel, that it often proves to be a journey for the Lions to venture anywhere. That is the literal case for the school’s student-athletes, but in the case of the Senath-Hornersville varsity baseball squad, it has proven to be a figurative journey, as well.
Police searching for 3 suspects in armed robbery
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Police are searching for three people suspected of opening fire during a Blytheville convenience store robbery. According to a news release from the Blytheville Police Department, around 6:30 p.m. April 28, three men wearing masks and gloves entered the Cherry Tree Food Mart on Chickasawba Street.
Greenway Equipment CEO promoted to new role with parent company
Greenway Equipment CEO Marshall Stewart has been elevated to CEO of Dynasty Management Group, the parent company for Greenway, the company announced Wednesday (May 1). Bill Midkiff taken over as the CEO at Greenway, effective immediately. DMG is the management and governance organization overseeing all of the companies within the...
Ark. man accused of buying UTV with fake check, later selling it to someone else
STEELE, Mo. (KFVS) - An Arkansas man is facing charges in connection with a stolen UTV later found in southeast Missouri. Keabron McFarland, of Osceola, Ark., was arrested on a Pemiscot County no-bond warrant charging him with stealing a motor vehicle and forgery. McFarland has an arraignment and bond hearing...
‘Grey death,’ fentanyl, meth seized in arrest at local hotel
UPDATE: The Drug Task Force has identified the suspect as 35-year-old Thaddeus Johnson. PRESS RELEASE FROM THE WEST TENNESSEE DRUG TASK FORCE:. Agents with the 29th District out of Dyersburg along with Investigators from Dyer County Sheriff’s Office were conducting surveillance on a hotel at approximately 11:00 p.m. on 4/25/24 when they observed a male suspect enter a room briefly and then to loiter around in the parking lot.
Jones, Bills win triple crowns, lead NMCC at SEMO South
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Podium finishes were plentiful for New Madrid County Central at the SEMO Conference-South Meet on Saturday, April 27. The boys’ squad powered their way to a second-place finish, while the girls’ team earned a respectable fourth place, showcasing the Eagles’ depth across multiple events.
Man arrested after police-related items, drugs, weapons found in home
UPDATE: The Drug Task Force has identified the suspect as 34-year-old Mark Ditto. PRESS RELEASE FROM THE WEST TENNESSEE DRUG TASK FORCE (4/25/24):. Agents out of the 29th Judicial District in Dyersburg along with investigators with the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office were serving an arrest warrant in Dyersburg around 8 p.m. this date. The subject had hidden himself in his house on 1st Avenue and agents made entry to make the arrest. While searching for the subject inside, a loaded rifle was found in the subjects bedroom. The subject who was on probation, had 9 prior felony convictions. A probation search conducted on the home resulted in the seizure of additional rifle magazines, a vest, handcuffs, a police baton, ammunition, police scanner, a red and blue light, and approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
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