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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...
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.
Scattered showers and storms possible Thursday night, severe risk increases Friday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rain and thunderstorms are moving through the Kansas City metro area early Thursday evening. A high wind warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Jackson, Ray Clinton, Platte, and Clay counties. Southeast winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up...
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...
Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 27: Jackson downs Kennett in conference semis
In a replay of last week's tight finish in Kennett, Jackson jumped on its Indians counterpart in the SEMO Conference semifinals to headline a fun Saturday in Southeast Missouri. Jackson scored five runs in the first two innings to advance to its third consecutive SEMO Conference final, to be played...
Food truck rally to be held in Jackson April 24
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – There will be a food truck rally Wednesday, April 24 in Jackson. There will be a record number of food trucks from 3:30-7:30 p.m. It is located at 252 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jackson at Iron Mtn. Railway. The food truck rally will be the...
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.
East Prairie competes at Swing Pink Tournament after big win over Twin Rivers
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — It was a weekend of highs and lows for East Prairie softball, featuring a hard-fought district win followed by a mixed showing at the Dexter Swing Pink Tournament. The Lady Eagles (8-11-1) kicked things off Friday with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Twin Rivers...
Jackson run-rules Sikeston in conference tournament
The Jackson Indians baseball team defeated the Sikeston Bulldogs 11-1 in the SEMO Conference Tournament opening round on Friday at Jackson Stadium. Jackson, the #1 seed, improves their record to 19-6 while the #8 seed Bulldogs fall to 3-14. Sikeston opened up the scoring in the top of the second...
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