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Blandville, KY · Municipal

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Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Southern Illinois for holiday appearances

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Southern Illinois this November, giving residents several opportunities to see the horses up close during the holiday season. The Clydesdales will be available for free stable viewing at the Pavilion in Marion on four dates:. – Tuesday, Nov....

Marion, IL · 1d

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IDNR confirms death of mountain lion in southern Illinois

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday that a young male mountain lion that had been visiting southern Illinois for the past two months was found deceased. According to the IDNR, a hunter discovered the cat's remains in Jackson County, near the Union...

Jackson County, IL · 20h

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Pack Your Bags For This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Town Where Homes Go For Under $150,000

Nobody puts Mayfield, Kentucky on their vision board, and that is precisely what makes it one of the smartest places you could possibly end up. Sitting in the far western corner of Kentucky in the Jackson Purchase region, Mayfield is the county seat of Graves County and a town that operates with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they don’t need to prove anything to anybody.

Mayfield, KY · 2d

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Marion County forfeits to Paducah Tilghman in state playoffs

LEBANON — Marion County forfeited its game to Paducah Tilghman in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Due to a depleted number of participants, Marion County made the difficult decision to forfeit the postseason matchup to Paducah Tilghman. Injuries and...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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The legend of the Beast of LBL lives on at first-ever Beast Fest

For centuries, people have told stories of beasts and monsters. Werewolves, shapeshifters, Mothman, Bigfoot and Dogman are all examples of this. In western Kentucky, the story is that of the Beast of Land Between the Lakes, and this year the Lake Barkley Tourist Commission will hold its first-ever Beast Fest, Nov. 13-14 at the Lyon County Convention Center in Eddyville.

Eddyville, KY · 3d

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Former Pemiscot County School Employee Admits Embezzling

(Cape Girardeau, Mo.) A former employee of the North Pemiscot County R-1 School District is admitting embezzling $1.46 million from the district. 64 year old Tammy Louise Barnes,of Pemiscot County, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to three counts of bank fraud. Barnes admitted that between December 13th of 2018, and June 3rd of 2024, she transferred money from the district’s bank account to her own account in about 57 different electronic transactions. According to her plea she stole a total of $1,467,247.49. As an employee, Barnes had access to the district’s bank account in order to pay legitimate school expenses. The Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) covered $1 million of the loss. At sentencing, Barnes will be ordered to repay the money. She’ll first have to reimburse the district $467,247 and then repay the Insurance Council. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on February 18th. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both prison and a fine.

Pemiscot County, MO · 20h

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Cape Girardeau hemp shop to close as new Missouri law takes effect

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A Cape Girardeau hemp shop is preparing to close its doors as a new Missouri law changes where many hemp-derived THC products can be sold. The law takes effect Thursday, November 12. The new law gives the state’s regulated marijuana system authority over many...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 17h

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This Beloved Western Kentucky Light Display Is Celebrating 100 Years Of Its Park With Over Half A Million Twinkling Lights

More than half a million lights blink in time with holiday songs on your car radio. You never even have to unbuckle your seatbelt to enjoy the show. Nutcracker soldiers stand guard along the route. Rudolph leads Santa’s sleigh across the dark sky. Giant greeting cards, some taller than...

Paducah, KY · 3d

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McCracken County Humane Society shares winter needs, tips

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — As the temperatures get lower, many will begin to bundle up, including animals. The McCracken County Humane Society shares its winter needs and tips for those with outdoor pets. David Boggs, front desk worker at the Humane Society, said the facility's kennels are heated and...

Mccracken County, KY · 1d

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Paducah VFW post sees membership growth

PADUCAH — According to a 2024 PBS NewsHour report, the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization has lost nearly half its national membership since its peak in 1992. But at Jackson Harris VFW Post 1191 in Paducah, Senior Vice Commander Tex Shockley said membership is growing. “We’re actually at 115%...

Paducah, KY · 14h

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Graves County inmates build community food blessing box with donated materials

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Inmates at the Graves County Jail and Restricted Custody Center are giving back to the community by building a food blessing box using lumber donated by the Wingo Lions Club. According to a social media post from the jail, inmates constructed the box as...

Graves County, KY · 1d

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Toys R Us to open location in the Heartland for holiday season

PADUCAH, Ky. (Heartland News) - Toys R Us will open a seasonal store in the Heartland. According to the toy story, it will be open in Kentucky Oaks Mall for the holiday season. They say other locations will open or are opened across Missouri and Illinois, as well. This is...

Paducah, KY · 2d

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Students surprise Paducah Middle principal with state award

PADUCAH — Paducah Middle School Principal Geco Ross received the Kentucky Educator Award on Tuesday, with the Kentucky Department of Education commending his leadership and dedication to education. According to KDE Director of Educator Recruitment and Development Veda Stewart, the Kentucky Educator Award includes a $500 cash prize, a...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d

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Crittenden County Takes 7th at Region Cheer Competition (w/PHOTOS)

Crittenden County’s cheerleading squad improved significantly over last year’s performance Saturday, finishing seventh in the Game Day Small division at the Region 1 Cheerleading Competition at Owensboro High School. The Lady Rockets posted a score of 75.50, finishing 3.1 points behind sixth-place Paducah Tilghman and 4.1 points outside...

Crittenden County, KY · 3d

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School Spotlight on Jonathan Elementary (Marshall County): Strengthening Literacy Through Shared Learning

At Jonathan Elementary School in Marshall County, teachers are strengthening literacy instruction by learning together, putting new strategies into practice and examining how students respond. Through a partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Early Literacy, the school is connecting collaborative preparation with classroom coaching to make the most of its high-quality instructional resource (HQIR), “Wonders.”

Marshall County, KY · 2d

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Cape Girardeau Prepares for More Road Work and Street Improvements

The City of Cape Girardeau boasts plenty of fun activities, a lively downtown, and multiple subdivisions, but all of that traffic can cause more stress on the roadways. While it might cause more delays and longer travel times, the City of Cape Girardeau is planning more construction projects and improvements to the roads around town.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 1d

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CCC introducing new program in 5 southeast Mo. counties

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Early Diversion program will help people facing mental health challenges get treatment and support before an arrest or being booked into...

Madison County, MO · 22h

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November Programs at Cape Nature Center Announced

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to participate in several free nature-themed activities throughout November at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center and other locations in southeast Missouri. Upcoming programs include opportunities to learn about prehistoric fish, explore nature trails and practice hunting skills...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 1d

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This Charming Little Missouri Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

Most things that sound too good to be true actually are, but Farmington, Missouri keeps being the exception that breaks that rule. Sitting comfortably in the rolling hills of St. Francois County, about 70 miles south of St. Louis, this town has quietly assembled a combination of affordability, charm, and genuine quality of life that most people spend years searching for and never quite find.

Farmington, MO · 2d