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SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute director stepping down
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale is about to have a leadership change. Current institute president John Shaw is stepping down for a new opportunity. John Shaw has been the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU for more than...
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Group looks to revitalize old Benton, Mo. senior high school building
BENTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A group in Scott County is working to bring new life to a historic landmark in Benton, Missouri. The former senior high school building, built in 1937, has long been part of the community. Now, the Benton Community Betterment Corporation—the nonprofit that owns the property—is developing a plan to revitalize the building and turn it into a usable space for the public.
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Saint Francis awards $44,000 in scholarships to 22 students
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Saint Francis Foundation and Saint Francis Auxiliary awarded $44,000 in scholarships to 22 students pursuing health care careers. The students were recognized during a luncheon Friday, July 24. Each recipient received $2,000 toward a degree in a health care-related field. The recipients are:
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Malden Green Wave football 2026 schedule preview
MALDEN – The Malden Green Football team is gearing up for its 2026 season under new head coach Nick Nealey. Nealey and the Green Wave will look to improve on their winless 2025 campaign. Here is a preview of the teams they have slated on their schedule:. Week 1:...
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Jackson R-2 School District ends school year with $40 million reserve
The Jackson R-2 School District is estimated to end its 2025-2026 school year with around $41 million in operating fund reserves, according to Deputy Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer Matt Lacy. Lacy presented a financial report to the Jackson R-2 School Board during its regular monthly meeting on July 9,...
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Fueled by faith, family, and football: Portageville’s Parker Babb finds his future at SEMO
PORTAGEVILLE — Long before the college scholarship offers, before the highlight-reel touchdowns and all-conference honors, Parker Babb was simply a kid searching for something to believe in. He found it on a football field. Now the Portageville High School senior is taking that passion to the next level after...
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Jackson’s Barrett Reagan named Missouri Gatorade Track Player of the Year
Jackson Class of 2026 graduate Barrett Reagan was officially named this year’s Missouri Gatorade Boys Track and Field Player of the Year. Photo by KKarp Media. For the first time in Jackson High School history, the Indians have a Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year. After a historic senior...
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Showing appreciation while supporting local schools
CAR WASH EVENT–Members of the Chester High School Volleyball team are pictured ready to wash cars during a special car wash event for Buena Vista National Bank employees. WASHING CARS–Red Bud High School Principal Alan Guehne and Assistant Principal Erin Legendre are pictured washing a car during a special car wash event for Buena Vista National Bank employees.
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New preschool opening in Sikeston, Mo. aims to help child care shortage
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Last year, Bootheel Progress with Partnership surveyed Scott, Mississippi and New Madrid Counties to measure how child care impacts the workforce. The study found the region is short about 2,800 day care openings. A Sikeston church is now working to help close that gap by converting...
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St. Vincent becomes first repeat Semoball Cup champion with 2026 title
For the first time in the history of the Semoball Cup, a school has claimed the trophy at back-to-back Semoball Awards ceremonies. That school was the St. Vincent Indians, who put together one of the most dominant campaigns in Cup history. After winning in 2024-25, the title defense was even greater, claiming a girls volleyball state title and capturing plenty of great finishes to pad out an early lead.
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Three Rivers president defends decision to end rodeo program
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) — Three Rivers College President Dr. Wesley Payne is addressing public concerns following the college’s decision to discontinue its intercollegiate rodeo program, saying the move was driven by enrollment and long-term sustainability rather than financial hardship. In an open letter released Wednesday, Payne said...
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After Tornado Devastates Perryville High, Students Rally Behind Vote for New School
A portion of Perryville High School that has been damaged by the March tornado. After a tornado hit their high school in March of 2025, the students and faculty of Perryville are advocating for a new high school that may be built after an August vote. The high school, originally...