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Three Rivers College Nursing students achieve 100 percent pass rate
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KAIT/Edited News Release)—On their first attempt during the fall semester, all 55 Three Rivers College Nursing students across all programs successfully passed the difficult NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN exam, which is required to become a registered nurse or practical nurse. “This is the first time Three Rivers...
Murder Mystery fundraiser happening at Stars and Stripes Museum in May
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library will be hosting a Murder Mystery fundraiser next month. According to organizers, the theme is, “Kill Roy” Was Here,” and will take place on Saturday, May 4. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 5:30 p.m.
Minnesota woman is back in the Heartland in search of her lost dog
DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) - Three-year-old Charlie loves the sound of his mom’s fiddle. Deborah Martin just hopes she can hear that sweet howl again. “I just really want him to come home and be safe,” Martin said. Martin tells us the pug-terrier mix got loose right after she...
2 suspects in custody after 3 injured in weekend shooting in Sikeston
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Three people were injured in a weekend shooting in Sikeston. According to a release from Sikeston Department of Public Safety, officers saw a large crowd in the area of Branum and Loran around 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. While they cleared the area, officers heard...
SEMO Food Bank receives grant for veterans program
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Southeast Missouri Food Bank was awarded a grant to support the food bank’s veterans program. According to the SEMO Food Bank, the grant was from the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust and will benefit the Veterans Healthy Food Surplus Program. The food bank...
Scott City man captures photo of bobcat on game cam
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - A man captured a photo of a bobcat on his game cam at his farm in Scott County. Duston Y. Stone said the photo was taken on Monday afternoon, April 15 at his farm near Roth Drive. We reached out to the Cape Girardeau Nature...
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School hosts SOMO spring games
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - Two hundred student-athletes representing 16 schools and agencies competed in the Southeast Area Spring Games for Special Olympics Missouri. The games were held on Friday, April 12 at Fred M. Morrow Stadium. According to a release from the Poplar Bluff R-I School District, officials estimate...
Holcomb Lady Hornets extend record to 17-1, Lemings pounds grand-slam
HOLCOMB, Mo. - Despite inclement weather, the Holcomb Lady Hornets (17-1) played three games in the past two days and posted an 11-1 record so far this month. The team won a double header Monday against visitors Senath-Hornersville with Southland (6-4-1) 13-3, and against the Malden Lady Green Wave (7-12) 9-4.
Sikeston posts record-breaking victory, wins key district match
FARMINGTON, Mo. — Sikeston’s girls’ soccer team had a rollercoaster weekend, showcasing both impressive highs and challenging setbacks at the Fralish Cup in Carbondale, Illinois. The Lady Bulldogs (6-6) kicked things off with a record-breaking 9-0 victory over Illinois Valley Central (0-10-1) on Friday, April 12. “We...
Xtreme Gymnastics team place in District Championships
One thing coach Jessie Walker-Luce is passionate about is showcasing the talents of the local gymnastics team. The Xtreme Gymnastics program hosted the 2024 Ozark AAU District Championships in Poplar Bluff at the Black River Coliseum on Saturday and Sunday for an opportunity to head to the national tournament. This...
Earthquake reported in Missouri Bootheel
RISCO, Mo. (KAIT) - A small earthquake registered in New Madrid County early Friday morning, April 12. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred at 3:36 a.m., .6 miles northwest of Risco, Missouri. The depth of the quake was nearly 10 miles. As of 5 a.m....
Raiders get sweep, Smith gets win No. 100
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Three Rivers College baseball team stopped a four-game losing streak Tuesday by sweeping a doubleheader from the Southwest Tennessee Saluqis, taking the opener 5-0 and the nightcap 7-4. The Raiders pick up wins No. 29 and 30 on the season and are 30-19 with one week left in the regular season. More than that, head coach Tyler Smith earns career win No. 100.
Mules optimistic despite recent stretch
We’re midway through the spring season, and a newfound energy surrounds the Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team. The Mules have gotten off to one of the best starts in recent years with their elite play from the plate. Despite going 3-2 in their last few matchups, they’ve already surpassed the number of wins from the past few seasons.
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