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Former school worker admits $1.46 million theft from school funds

A former North Pemiscot County R-1 School District employee pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling more than $1.46 million from the Missouri school district. Tammy Louise Barnes, 64, of Pemiscot County, entered guilty pleas to three counts of bank fraud in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau. According to her plea agreement, Barnes transferred district funds into her personal bank account through approximately 57 electronic transactions between Dec. 13, 2018, and June 3, 2024. The unauthorized transfers totaled $1,467,247.49. Barnes had access to the school district’s bank account as part of her employment responsibilities, which included making payments for legitimate district expenses.

Pemiscot County, MO · 2d
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Missouri high school forfeits playoff football game for interesting reason

This season has been one to forget for The Principia School's high school football team (St. Louis, Missouri). Now, the Panthers' 2026 season is over despite still having a playoff game on the schedule. According to a report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the team forfeited its second-round postseason game against Crystal City (MO). The reason for the forfeit? To address culture issues. “While we’re disappointed with how the season ended, we believe this was a necessary step in moving our program forward,” The Principia School athletic director Shawn Brown told the Post-Dispatch. With the loss, the Panthers finish the season with a 2-7 record. The team gave up 54 or more points five times and 60 or more points four times. In their six on-field losses, the Panthers lost by an average of 29 points. In their two wins, the Panthers did put up a ton of points, scoring 70 against Veritas Christian Academy (MO) and 66 against Confluence Prep Academy (MO). This year is just the latest what's been a trying near-two-decade stretch for the Panthers. Principia School last won more than five games back in 2009. Since that season, the Panthers have compiled an overall record of

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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‘Over the Moon’: Arkansas State T&F led from the jump in chase for Chaffee’s Cossou

Carlyanne Cossou had considerable interest from colleges as to where to take her high-level track and field skills. After all, the Chaffee High School senior is a four-time MSHSAA Class 2 state champion, six-time state medalist, and regarded as one of the top female track athletes in Missouri in the Class of 2027.

Chaffee, MO · 14h
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PHS’ run ends in semifinals

KENNETT — Perryville’s up and down football season came to an end Friday night with a 56-28 loss to the Kennett Indians in the Class 3, District 1 playoffs. 21 of Perryville’s 28 points came in the first half, and the Pirates had the game tied with a chance to take the lead late in the second quarter, but a turnover turned the momentum over to the Indians, who were able to double up, scoring before the half and on the other side of the break.

Perryville, MO · 23h

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d

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West Frankfort football gearing up for first state quarterfinal game in 40 years

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. -- Words like 'wild' and 'surreal' were thrown around at West Frankfort's Wednesday afternoon practice, as for the second time in program history, and the first time in 40 years, the Redbirds are preparing for a State Quarterfinal game. With a chance to become the first team...

West Frankfort, IL · 1d

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Kaelee Karcher voted SEMO’s 2026 Woman of the Year

As the community came together for SEMO’s homecoming celebration, student leaders were recognized through the annual Man and Woman of the Year competition. This year, the SEMO student body voted Kaelee Karcher as the 2026 Woman of the Year. For the senior business administration major, this honor was not one that she expected.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

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Lotta Pals: The Local Internet Sensation

Lotta Pals is quickly becoming Farmington High School’s online sensation, having Evan, Easton, Ben, and Leylan’s antics blow up in popularity. “Lotta Pals” is a group of four Farmington Seniors, Evan Clowdus, Ben Talley, Leylan Stone, and Easton Lashley that have been creating videos since September 20th. They have been filming videos all around Farmington.

Farmington, MO · 4d

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Zalma R-V School District closes for three days due to widespread illness

ZALMA, Mo. (KBSI) – The Zalma R-V School District will close for three days this week due to widespread illness. According to a district announcement, schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Nov. 13. Thursday and Friday will be designated as alternative methods of instruction (AMI) days,...

Zalma, MO · 2d

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Fredericktown’s Breanna Bone Caps Record-Setting Cross Country Career With Fourth State Appearance

Fredericktown High School senior Breanna Bone capped an outstanding high school cross-country career Friday, Nov. 6, earning All-State honors for the second consecutive year at the Class 3 State Cross Country Championships in Columbia. Competing against 172 of the fastest Class 3 runners from schools across Missouri, Bone finished 26th...

Fredericktown, MO · 3d

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Giant City School earns Illinois’ highest school rating

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (Heartland News) - A Jackson County, Illinois school earned a major achievement this year. Giant City School received an exemplary designation by the Illinois State Board of Education, the highest ranking under its guidelines. In order to receive it, the school had to reach certain levels of...

Jackson County, IL · 6d

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Farmington, Fox Meet in Class 5 District 1 Football Semifinals

(Arnold) The Farmington Knights football team visits Arnold Friday night to face Fox in the Class 5 District 1 Semifinals. Farmington is 5-5 on the season and fresh off a 48-8 win over Poplar Bluff in last week’s district quarterfinals. Fox is 5-4 and had a first round bye. Their last game was a big win over Parkway Central.

Farmington, MO · 8d

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Tilghman, Mayfield win by forfeit to open football playoffs

Paducah Tilghman High School joins Mayfield High School as two teams who have won their first round playoff games by forfeit. On Thursday, the Blue Tornado posted that they will advance to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs after Marion County forfeited this week's matchup. Marion County cited a depleted number of participants for being unable to play the game.

Paducah, KY · 7d

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Southern Illinois schools earn Exemplary ratings on 2026 Illinois Report Card

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) — Several Southern Illinois schools have earned the state’s highest overall designation on the 2026 Illinois Report Card. Carterville High School, Tri-C Elementary School, Giant City School and Vienna High School were among the schools receiving an Exemplary designation. The report cards, released Oct. 30,...

Illinois · 8d

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PHS rolls through first round

The Perryville Pirates finished the regular season on the soccer pitch with a 8-0 mercy rule win over the Kennett Indians, and followed it up with a final win on the road and a win in the first round of the district playoff, again against Kennett. The first three goals...

Perryville, MO · 8d

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Going the Distance with the FHS Cross Country Team

Going the Distance with the FHS Cross Country Team. The Farmington High School cross country team coached by Jordan Stone, has just wrapped up their normal season with the top 10 boys and the top 10 girls now preparing for districts. Stone is the head coach and he has been...

Farmington, MO · 9d

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CCHS wrestlers scrimmage Kenwood, McCracken

The Christian County High School wrestling team opened its inaugural season with a three-team scrimmage Tuesday morning at Hopkinsville Rotary Arena. The Tigers squared off against wrestlers from Kenwood, Tenn., and McCracken County. Christian County opens its regular season Dec. 5 at the Beast of the East Tournament at Louisville...

Hopkinsville, KY · 9d

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High Schoolers Take College Classes

Farmington High School has offered college classes and dual enrollment, through Mineral Area College and Missouri Baptist University since the 2009-2010 school year. Many high school students at Farmington are able to benefit from taking college classes. 198 students are currently enrolled in college academy, which students are required to be in if they choose to take college classes.

Farmington, MO · 10d

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Five Kelly High School students selected for Quad State Honor Choir

BENTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Five Kelly High School choir students were selected to participate in the Quad State Honor Choir after competing against more than 1,400 students who auditioned. According to the Kelly School District, 301 singers were selected from a pool of 1,426 students who auditioned. The five...

Benton, MO · 9d

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Fredericktown School Board Accepts Resignation, Discusses District Issues

The Fredericktown R-1 Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member Leo Francis at its Oct. 27 meeting and established procedures to fill the vacancy. The resignation was among several matters addressed during the meeting, including reports on a $30,000 donation to district programs, transportation challenges, elementary student achievement, a potential new preschool facility, and proposed changes to Missouri’s school accountability and funding systems.

Fredericktown, MO · 11d