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Farmer Ty Ferrell gives inside scoop on Farmer Wants A Wife
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – We are counting down to the season finale of Farmer Wants a Wife with Sikeston’s own farmer Ty Ferrell. Holly Brantley went to Farmer Ty’s farm in Sikeston to get the inside scoop on what went on behind the scenes. She asked him...
Bertrand man arrested after 1 injured in Cape Girardeau shooting
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – One man faces charges a shooting in Cape Girardeau Tuesday morning. Jacob Sipp, 22, of Bertrand is charged with Class A felony of assault in the first degree and felony armed criminal action. Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the 1000-block of N. Spanish...
Community invited to health fair in Cairo
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - Community Health and Emergency Services are hosting a health fair to celebrate 43 years of service. The event will take place at Rise Community Market in Cario from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Attendees can expect a mix of activities, including health...
Sikeston city officials announce new sidewalk project
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - City officials in a Heartland town are using a six-figure grant to address safety concerns for the local community. “We would encounter them, large groups of them on the street walking,” said Jay Lancaster. Jay Lancaster is the Sikeston’s Director of Public Works. He’s talking...
Man charged with murder, armed criminal action after deadly stabbing in Benton, MO
BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces murder and armed criminal action charges in Scott County. Brian Morrell is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in connection to a stabbing death. Scott County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 407 Lake Road in Benton in reference to...
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.
New Madrid County Central’s Jadis Jones officially signs with Lindenwood University
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Show Me Basketball, Jadis Jones, officially signed with Lindenwood on Thursday, April 25. After athletic director Jonathan Haddon and boy’s basketball head coach Dontre’ Jenkins spoke about Jones’ achievements in his signing ceremony, Jones put pen to paper, getting applause from his family and friends who joined him at New Madrid County Central High.
Missing dog found more than 200 miles from home in Sikeston, Mo.
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - A missing dog was found three months later in southeast Missouri, more than 200 miles from home. According to a release from the city of Sikeston, Bree Keeran was reunited with her dog, Roxy, on April 13. However, that’s only part of the story. It...
East Prairie needs typical strong play from Wallace during tough stretch
The East Prairie High School varsity baseball team is having to recover following a 9-7 loss to Class 2 No. 3-ranked Portageville on Monday, but unfortunately for the Eagles (11-9), they don’t have much time or upcoming opponents to ease their minds. The Eagles are in the midst of...
KY 123 in Clinton to close Sat. for Spring Chicken Festival
CLINTON, Ky. (KFVS) - The city plans to close a section of KY 123/East Clay Street for the annual Spring Chicken Festival. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, it will be closed between U.S. 51/Washington Street and KY 1731/Waterfield Drive on Saturday, April 27. Drivers may self-detour via KY 1731 and U.S. 51.
Gov. Parson stops in the Heartland for book signings
SOUTHEAST Mo. (KFVS) - Governor Mike Parson made two stops in the Heartland on Tuesday, April 23. His first stop was at Three Rivers College where he took a tour and then held an on-campus book signing of his memoir No Turnin’ Back. The book signing took place at...
$5M manufacturing facility coming to southeast Missouri
Trussworks Mid-America has broken ground on a $5 million manufacturing plant in the southeast Missouri city of Jackson. The facility, located in the Cape Girardeau area, would create 50 jobs, according to project officials. An opening is scheduled later this year.
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