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IDNR confirms death of mountain lion in southern Illinois

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday that a young male mountain lion that had been visiting southern Illinois for the past two months was found deceased. According to the IDNR, a hunter discovered the cat's remains in Jackson County, near the Union...

Jackson County, IL · 10h

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Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Southern Illinois for holiday appearances

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Southern Illinois this November, giving residents several opportunities to see the horses up close during the holiday season. The Clydesdales will be available for free stable viewing at the Pavilion in Marion on four dates:. – Tuesday, Nov....

Marion, IL · 1d
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Former Pemiscot County School Employee Admits Embezzling

(Cape Girardeau, Mo.) A former employee of the North Pemiscot County R-1 School District is admitting embezzling $1.46 million from the district. 64 year old Tammy Louise Barnes,of Pemiscot County, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to three counts of bank fraud. Barnes admitted that between December 13th of 2018, and June 3rd of 2024, she transferred money from the district’s bank account to her own account in about 57 different electronic transactions. According to her plea she stole a total of $1,467,247.49. As an employee, Barnes had access to the district’s bank account in order to pay legitimate school expenses. The Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) covered $1 million of the loss. At sentencing, Barnes will be ordered to repay the money. She’ll first have to reimburse the district $467,247 and then repay the Insurance Council. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on February 18th. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both prison and a fine.

Pemiscot County, MO · 11h
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These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

Carbondale, IL · 13d
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The legend of the Beast of LBL lives on at first-ever Beast Fest

For centuries, people have told stories of beasts and monsters. Werewolves, shapeshifters, Mothman, Bigfoot and Dogman are all examples of this. In western Kentucky, the story is that of the Beast of Land Between the Lakes, and this year the Lake Barkley Tourist Commission will hold its first-ever Beast Fest, Nov. 13-14 at the Lyon County Convention Center in Eddyville.

Eddyville, KY · 3d

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Cape Girardeau hemp shop to close as new Missouri law takes effect

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A Cape Girardeau hemp shop is preparing to close its doors as a new Missouri law changes where many hemp-derived THC products can be sold. The law takes effect Thursday, November 12. The new law gives the state’s regulated marijuana system authority over many...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 7h

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Pack Your Bags For This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Town Where Homes Go For Under $150,000

Nobody puts Mayfield, Kentucky on their vision board, and that is precisely what makes it one of the smartest places you could possibly end up. Sitting in the far western corner of Kentucky in the Jackson Purchase region, Mayfield is the county seat of Graves County and a town that operates with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they don’t need to prove anything to anybody.

Mayfield, KY · 2d

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McCracken County Humane Society shares winter needs, tips

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — As the temperatures get lower, many will begin to bundle up, including animals. The McCracken County Humane Society shares its winter needs and tips for those with outdoor pets. David Boggs, front desk worker at the Humane Society, said the facility's kennels are heated and...

Mccracken County, KY · 1d

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Boil Water Order for Carterville Water Customers

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – The city of Carterville has issued a boil order for multiple Carterville Water Customers. The boil order is due to a valve failure during the replacement of old water mains in the Ridge Street area. As of 3:40pm on November 10 the order was issued...

Carterville, IL · 17h

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Serving abroad and at home: A southern Illinois veteran shares her story

Holly Tate, a southern Illinois resident living in Galatia, Illinois, comes from a military family and is an Army veteran. One of her children is also currently serving in the Army. While Tate was married to the father of her children, he was fired from his job. Tate’s sister was...

Galatia, IL · 1d

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Community meets in Du Quoin to talk opioid addiction

DU QUOIN, Ill. — Rural Health Inc.'s RCORP Impact Network facilitated a conversation Monday in Du Quoin to help teach people how to get active in their communities on the issue of opioid addiction. The goal of the program is to teach people how to get active in their...

Du Quoin, IL · 2d

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Iraq veteran turns his experience into mission to help others

HARRISBURG, Ill. — During a 2011 deployment to Iraq, Casey Rose saw children selling gasoline in two-liter bottles to support their families. Rose, then 21, had grown up in a single-parent household and lived in public housing. Seeing the children while serving as a military police team leader changed how he viewed those struggles.

Harrisburg, IL · 1d

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Saline County, Ill. seniors gather for early Veterans Day celebration in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Heartland News) - It was supposed to be a fairly ordinary Tuesday at the Saline County Golden Circle Senior Center. But with Veterans Day just one day away, the afternoon became an opportunity to recognize those who served their country. About two dozen seniors gathered for lunch Tuesday,...

Saline County, IL · 1d

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Boil water order announced for parts of Carterville following water main valve failure

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – A boil water order will be issued for Carterville residents who experienced a loss of water pressure or service following a valve failure Tuesday, Nov. 10. According to the city of Carterville, the water department was replacing aging water mains in the Ridge Street area...

Carterville, IL · 1d

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Green wins District 146 state representative seat in midterm

Republican Lucas Green won the race for District 146 state representative during the 2026 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The election saw a 50.0% turnout rate in Cape Girardeau County, with 28,074 of 56,162 registered voters casting a ballot. According to the unofficial election results, Green won with 72.35%...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 12h

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Veterans Day events in the Heartland

(Heartland News) - Communities and organizations across the Heartland will be hosting Veterans Day events on Wednesday, November 11. There will be parades, ceremonies and more. You can send us details on your community event to news@kfvs12.com. The following is an unofficial list of events in the Heartland:. Missouri. Missouri’s...

Sikeston, MO · 3d

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Three Carbondale areas approved for federal Opportunity Zone program

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Three areas of Carbondale have received federal approval under the updated Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, a move city officials say could attract private investment and support economic development. The city announced Tuesday, Nov. 10, that the newly approved designations will take effect Jan. 1, 2027,...

Carbondale, IL · 1d

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Kokopelli Golf Club offering free golf to veterans on Veterans Day

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – Kokopelli Golf Club in Marion is honoring veterans and active-duty military members with complimentary golf on Veterans Day. The golf club announced that all veterans, military retirees and active-duty service members can play a free round of golf Wednesday, Nov. 11. Golfers accompanying veterans can...

Marion, IL · 1d

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Cape Girardeau Prepares for More Road Work and Street Improvements

The City of Cape Girardeau boasts plenty of fun activities, a lively downtown, and multiple subdivisions, but all of that traffic can cause more stress on the roadways. While it might cause more delays and longer travel times, the City of Cape Girardeau is planning more construction projects and improvements to the roads around town.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 1d

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CCC introducing new program in 5 southeast Mo. counties

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Community Counseling Center (CCC) is introducing a new program that will serve Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Early Diversion program will help people facing mental health challenges get treatment and support before an arrest or being booked into...

Madison County, MO · 12h