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Dunko high school sports programs head to state tourneys
Two Dunklin County sports programs are topics of conversations this week and rightfully so. Both the Kennett Indians softball team (24-8) and the Holcomb Hornets softball squad (24-4) won their district tournaments and qualified for state final four status. Holcomb plays at 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 15 at Advance...
TDOT shows what new I-55 Bridge may look like
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The transportation landscape of the Mid-south could soon change. TDOT released new renders of a potential replacement for the I-55 bridge and is asking for the public’s input on them. The project is not yet set in stone, but could cost up to $1 billion and...
5 arrested, including juvenile, in deadly Arkansas shooting, police say
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. - An Arkansas shooting that left a teen dead led to 5 people, including a juvenile, being arrested. The Blytheville Police Department went to a shooting in April near the 100 Block of S Division Street. When officers got to the scene, they found 18-year-old Kohnali Hunt shot. He was sent to the hospital due to his injuries, but later died, police said.
Gosnell coach encourages players, students to do their best
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - The May K8 News Teacher of the Month is Aaron Coots from Gosnell High School. He has a lot on his plate with teaching a college and careers class, assistant coaching the football team, and head coaching the baseball team. Coach Coots has only been teaching...
Kennett Lady Indians, Lone Jack Lady Mules meet at state tourney
The Lady Indians softball squad (24-8) is loading the wagons for the warpath to the final four at Springfield. The team is on tap to compete at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Tournament semifinals and is scheduled to face the Lone Jack High School Lady Mules at 11 a.m. Monday at the Killian Sports Complex.
‘Busy Bee’ Weddington embraces dual-sport challenge at WBU
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Jayla Weddington is a whirlwind of energy, a social butterfly, a perpetual motion machine, and above all, a versatile athlete who thrives on pushing her boundaries. This fall, she’ll be channeling that unbridled enthusiasm into not one, but two sports at Williams Baptist University, where she’ll...
Multiple trees, power lines downed in Caruthersville
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - Caruthersville Police are urging residents to be cautious about going outdoors after storms on Wednesday, May 8. Police say strong winds have downed multiple power lines and trees. Because of the danger of possible energized downed power lines police are urging everyone not to approach any...
Execution of search warrant leads to drug seizure
DYER CO., Tenn.—Agents with the 29th District out of Dyersburg served a search warrant on a home there today. Agents were assisted by Investigators from the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office. Agents seized more than 1-1/4 lbs. of methamphetamine packaged for resale. One male has been arrested. Drug Task...
Multiple Class 3 State qualifiers for NMCC and Kelly
FLAT RIVER, Mo. — The Class 3 Sectional Meet at Park Hills Central High School saw New Madrid County Central and Kelly High School athletes deliver standout performances, securing multiple berths at the upcoming Class 3 State Meet. NMCC's Ja'Kwon Jones continued his dominance, leaping to victory in the...
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