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Roper, Advance/Bell City SB close out regular season in strong fashion
There can’t possibly be a more potent or intimidating softball squad entering the MSHSAA postseason than Advance/Bell City. The Hornets improved to 17-2 on Tuesday by closing out the regular season with a 10-0 beating of a very solid New Madrid County Central squad at Advance, and over their final four games, the Hornets outscored the opposition an astounding 72-0.
Scott City routs Oran to pick up 20th win
Eyeing win number 20 and the Scott-Mississippi Conference championship, the Scott City Rams battled the Oran Eagles on Wednesday afternoon. Early offense led the way as the Rams downed the Eagles 9-1, picking up win number 20. “I’m really proud of how we came out today,” Rams coach Morgahn Petersen...
Chaffee wins rivalry game over Scott City
CHAFFEE, Mo (KFVS) - The Chaffee Baseball team defeated Scott City at home Wednesday night 1-0 in a battle of talented Heartland rivals. Red Devils pitcher Levi McKinnie pitched seven scoreless innings, only giving up one hit and striking out eight for the victory. Chaffee’s Easton Fowler drove in the...
Sikeston city officials announce new sidewalk project
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - City officials in a Heartland town are using a six-figure grant to address safety concerns for the local community. “We would encounter them, large groups of them on the street walking,” said Jay Lancaster. Jay Lancaster is the Sikeston’s Director of Public Works. He’s talking...
Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 29: Scott City softball routs Valle Catholic
It's April, and the showers have arrived in full force. Even with projected downpours, however, some teams still dared the storm for Monday action. For Scott City softball, it turned into a huge win at home against the Valle Catholic Warriors to keep the iron hot. SB: Scott City 15,...
Huffman drives in multiple hits to lead Mules past Kelly
After falling short in this year’s Semo Conference Baseball Tournament and being unable to play for third place due to weather, the Poplar Bluff Mules took all their frustrations out on their latest opponent. Kade Huffman drove in four runs on three hits to lead the Mules past the...
Competitive showing for SCC, Oran at SEMO West Meet
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — It was a battle for the top spots at the SEMO Conference-West Meet on Saturday, with Hayti and Chaffee ultimately walking away with the team titles, but Scott County Central and Oran athletes proved they’re on the rise. Scott County Central’s Namarius Banks-Warren proved...
Free event brings skin cancer screenings to community
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A Heartland business is offering the chance for people to “save their skin” at no cost. On Wednesday, May 1, Alliance Dermatology will provide free skin cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 304 S. Mount Auburn Rd. in Cape Girardeau.
Charleston, Kelly, East Prairie athletes turn heads at SEMO East
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Woodland swept the team titles at the SEMO Conference-East Meet on Saturday at Cape Central High School, but athletes from Charleston, Kelly, and East Prairie showed up and showed out, highlighting the strength of local programs. Charleston’s boys put up an impressive fight, placing third...
Cairo, Illinois Suffered Economic and Racial Struggles That Turned It Into a Ghost Town
Cairo, Illinois, once envisioned as a cornerstone of commerce due to its strategic location at the connecting spot between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, thrived as a bustling hub during the 19th century. The city boasted a booming trade network, with steamboats and railroads delivering goods and people, supplying its economic environment. However, changing transportation technology and the establishment of alternative routes gradually diminished Cairo’s economic significance.
Dexter SB pitcher closing career with (yet) another achievement
There has not been an abundance of positive results that have come from this spring’s Dexter High School softball season, as it has labored to a 4-13 mark. However, one bright spot has been the pitching of Bearcat senior Amelia Jenkins. “We knew that the Jenkins girl was going...
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