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3 suspects wanted in connection with theft from Puxico ATM
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Three suspects are wanted in connection with a theft from a Puxico ATM. According to a release from Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, they were notified of an alarm call around 4:51 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at First Midwest Bank in Puxico. When they...
Greenwall named Semo Conference Player of the Year
The Poplar Bluff Mules baseball team had a solid season and the voters within their conference took notice. The Mules finished with a 19-12 record and broke a few school records along the way. Senior Kolby Greenwall was named SEMO All-Conference Baseball Player of the Year. Greenwall closed out the regular season batting average of .516 with 48 hits. He collected 34 singles, five doubles, eight triples, three homeruns and 34 RBIs. After collecting his 39th hit of the season, Greenwall now holds the Mules hit record for a single season. The record was held for over eight years when Kameron Misner set the record with 38 hits back in 2016. Greenwall added another record under his belt in a matchup against Kelly High School, where he collected his 31st single, breaking the single-season record. The record was previously held by Tyson Cox with 30 singles in 2016.
Mules golf team to play in prestigious tournament
The Poplar Bluff Mules boys golf team will get to compete on a national stage this summer. Fresh off of their first state championship in 28 years, the Mules have been invited to play in the 2024 High School Golf National Invitational.in Frisco, Texas. The 54-hole event showcases 312 of...
Barks brothers look back on state title
Winning a state title in high school is one of the greatest achievements any high school athlete could ask for, but for an athlete to win with their sibling at their side makes that moment even more special. Last week, the Poplar Bluff Mules boys golf team battled against 10...
Piggott girls basketball coach Chris Brantley dies after battle with cancer
PIGGOTT, Ark. (KAIT) - Piggott girls basketball coach Chris Brantley died May 16th following a near-year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Brantley, 46, spent 12 years as a pastor at Piggott First General Baptist Church. He became head coach of the Lady Mohawk basketball team in 2018, leading the squad to their first Region Tournament appearance in nearly two decades this season. His wife, Laura, joined him on the bench as an assistant coach.
Three Rivers College to host EMS Week event May 21
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - EMS Week is from May 19-25. It was established through presidential proclamation 50 years ago. Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff will host an event on Tuesday, May 21 in honor of first responders’ dedication to serving their communities. From noon to 3 p.m.,...
Holcomb Lady Hornets athletes tapped for prestigious teams, coach honored
HOLCOMB, Mo. - The Lady Hornets and their coach are on a post-season roll. The Holcomb High School softball team's successful 2024 spring season not only found the hard-hitting, scrappy squad placing third in the Show-Me State at the MSHSAA Class 1 Finals at Springfield, but a number of team members also were chosen Class 1 District 1 All-District players and for both the Class 1 Division 1 All-Region team and the Tri-County All-Conference team.
Lady Mules ready to compete for state
The moment for athletes to prove themselves against some of the best has arrived, and the Poplar Bluff Lady Mules track and field team will be well-represented at this year’s Class 5 State Tournament on Friday and Saturday at Adkins Stadium at Jefferson City High School. The Lady Mules...
Military Celebration at Wappapello Lake
Military Celebration at Wappapello Lake Today at Wappapello Lake, the Military Celebration took place. This event consisted of various organizations and vendors (kfvs12) Today at Wappapello Lake, the Military Celebration took place. This event consisted of various organizations and vendors.
Bernie SB senior brings the 'grit' (and A LOT more) necessary for success
The Bernie High School softball program isn’t deep in seniors, but the players that fill the lineup card for veteran Mule coach Brad Botsch have played a great deal of softball since they began their high school careers. In the case of fourth-year player Abby Powell, she checks every...
Dexter Police Department enforce ‘Click it or Ticket’ Memorial Day weekend
DEXTER, Mo. (KBSI) – The Dexter Police Department will join with statewide law enforcement from May 20-June 2 for a statewide “Click lt or Ticket” mobilization to step up enforcement on Missouri’s seat belt law. More than 6 out of 10 people killed in 2023 Missouri...
No team or coach is better prepped for C1 SB State Finals than Holcomb, Casper
It remains to be seen how the Holcomb High School softball team does in its quest for an MSHSAA Class 1 state championship over the next two days. However, there isn’t a program or coach better prepared to tackle the daunting task than the Hornets and their leader, sixth-year coach Matt Casper.
Oran overpowers Gideon, 13-1, in Sectional Round
ORAN, Mo. — Another postseason, another step closer to the ultimate prize for No. 4 ranked Oran. A 13-1 victory over Gideon in the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional Round on Monday, May 20, propelled the Eagles (17-5) to the state quarterfinals for the fourth time in the past six seasons.
2 face drug charges after undercover investigation in Stoddard County
DEXTER, Mo. (KBSI) – Two people face drug trafficking charges after an undercover narcotics investigation in Stoddard County. Milton Taylor Jr., 34, of Poplar Bluff faces charges trafficking drugs in the 1st degree, Class A felony and possession of an imitation controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor. Liberty Lambert, 19,...
NWS: Cold air funnels spotted in southeast Mo.
SOUTHEAST Mo. (KFVS) - The National Weather Service says cold air funnels were spotted in southeast Missouri on Tuesday evening, May 14. Viewers sent us videos of what appears to be a cold air funnel in Delta, Mo., and in Poplar Bluff, Mo. According to the NWS, doppler radar was...
‘Turf Tank’ robotic system joins Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Have you ever gone to a game and saw a little robot painting a field before a sporting event?. Now you might. Lanny Corcimiglia is the Director of the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreations Department. He says that Turf Tank is a game changer.
Duck Pluck Dog Walk to be held in Dexter
DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) - Dog owners will have the chance to walk their furry friends and have fun in Dexter this weekend. On Saturday, May 18, the Duck Pluck Dog Walk will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event starts at Lucy’s Dog Park, where you can register.
Ready for sectionals: Several Mules athletes to take shot at trip to state
The Poplar Bluff Mules and Lady Mules track and field teams will be well-represented at Saturday’s Class 5 sectional meet at Hillsboro. On the boys side, Darius Graham won district titles in the long jump, high jump and triple jump, while Alex Larkins won a district title in the javelin.
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