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'It's devastating': Missouri school destroyed by tornado day before summer vacation
ANNAPOLIS, Mo. — Glass shattered on desks, shelves thrown through walls and holes bursting from ceilings. What was supposed to be the celebratory day before summer vacation at South Iron School in Annapolis on Thursday is instead being spent picking up the pieces from Wednesday's storms. The school houses...
Military celebration to be held at Wappapello Lake
WAPPAPELLO LAKE, Mo. (KFVS) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake will be hosting a military celebration this month. According to a release, the event will be held in the Redman Creek Recreation Area on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several federal, state and...
Mules finish last home game victorious
The Poplar Bluff Mules aimed to close out their final home game of the season on a high note against an area opponent. Kolby Greenwall’s big day at the plate propels the Mules past the Doniphan Dons 16-6 on Tuesday at Bobby Strenfel Field Poplar Bluff High School. Greenwall...
Redbirds ready for district tournament
ELLSINORE — Maturity was the key ingredient to the success the East Carter Redbirds accomplished this season, and it will play a significant role in the postseason as they prepare to host this year’s Class 2 District 2 tournament. After finishing with a 12-17 record from the previous...
Mules are headed to district championship; Challenges Notre Dame
The Poplar Bluff Mules are headed to the Class 2 District 1 championship after landing a 5-3 win over Mehlville on Tuesday at Poplar Bluff High School. The Mules took a 2-1 lead in doubles as Tavian Towns and Kurt Rosson defeated their opponents 9-7, William Sherrill and Beau McCormack won 8-6.
Zgaynor to throw javelin at SEMO
Kennedy Zgaynor has only been throwing the javelin for two years, but she has rapidly become the best in Poplar Bluff High School history. Zgaynor signed her letter of intent on Tuesday afternoon to throw the javelin for the Southeast Missouri State University women's track and field team next season in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by family, friends and coaches from her time at PBHS.
Mules advance to next round with win over Festus, Baseball roundup
The Poplar Bluff Mules tennis squad survived and advanced in the Class 2 District 1 Tournament opening round on Monday at Poplar Bluff High School. The No. 2 seeded Mules faced off against the No. 7 Festus Tigers for a spot in the semifinals. The Mules wouldn’t have any trouble against Festus as they defeated them 5-0. With a hot start to the tournament, head tennis coach Michael Sowatzke hopes it can continue through the next round.
Kansas man seriously injured in Butler County motorcycle crash
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - A man from Kansas is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Butler County Saturday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, the crash took place around 6:55 p.m. on May 4. The driver was going southbound on Route W, five miles north of Poplar Bluff.
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