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Waterfest at Wappapello Lake features sandcastle-building contest, innertube race, more
SOUTHEAST Mo. (KFVS) - Waterfest at Wappapello Lake will feature a sandcastle contest, innertube race and more. According to the Wappapello Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the family-friendly event will be June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Redman Creek Beach. It’ll include beach games, a personal...
Man arrested after lengthy chase in stolen car
MINER, MO (KBSI) — On Friday, April 19th officers with the Miner Police Department assisted the Scott County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit of a stolen car. The driver of the stolen car, later identified as Terry Davis of Bloomfield, refused to stop for the deputy who was trying to pull him over. Davis instead led the deputy on a high-speed chase.
Poplar Bluff police investigating burglary at salon
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – Poplar Bluff police are investigating a buglary at a salon that happened over the weekend. Police say early Sunday April 21, a white male burglarized “The Salon” located at 1648 W. Harper Street. Police say he stole more than $800 in property...
DONETTES DO IT AGAIN: Kirby’s triple helps Doniphan repeat as champs
Trailing by a run in to the bottom of the fifth inning of Wednesday’s Ozark Foothills Conference softball tournament championship game, the Doniphan Donettes needed a heroine — and they found one. Kenna Kirby socked a triple to leftfield on a 2-2 pitch and came around the bases...
Bernie SB clicking offensively and defensively as postseason nears
You can study the history of Bernie High School softball and what you’ll find are two things: The Mules will win games and they’ll do it by producing offensively, and this spring has been no different. Bernie (14-9-1) is cruising as it nears the postseason next week, and...
Tigers secure win over Doniphan
NEELYVILLE — After battling through a tough season, the Neelyville Tigers have something to smile about after landing an OFC matchup win. While the Lady Tigers competed for the softball OFC championship, the Tigers went head-to-head against the Doniphan Dons for a much-needed win at the Tigers’ den.
One Injured in Single-Vehicle Accident in Wayne County
(WAPPAPELLO) A man from Fisk, Missouri was injured in a single vehicle accident in Wayne County on Friday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 37-year old Aaron Smiley of Fisk was driving northbound on Highway T, 1 mile east of Wappapello in a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse when he ran off the left side of the road, went airborne, and struck a tree. Smiley was not wearing a seatbelt, and was taken to the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries.
Class 3, District 1 — Cats’ win 9 hole quad
The Dexter Bearcats golf team won a 9-hole quad match at home on Wednesday, April 24. Medalist Ben Christian fired even par 36. Banks Nesselrodt was one stroke back with 37. Tucker Temples shot 41 and Alyssa Warren carded 43. Max Legrand from Notre Dame turned in the third lowest...
East Prairie competes at Swing Pink Tournament after big win over Twin Rivers
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — It was a weekend of highs and lows for East Prairie softball, featuring a hard-fought district win followed by a mixed showing at the Dexter Swing Pink Tournament. The Lady Eagles (8-11-1) kicked things off Friday with a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Twin Rivers...
Three Rivers College hires new men’s basketball head coach
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - Three Rivers College announced the new men’s basketball head coach. They say alumnus Robert Kirby will lead the Three Rivers Raiders. “Three Rivers is home for me. This is where I started my basketball career outside of high school,” Kirby said in a news release. “Come join us. You’re going to be very, very happy about what we’re doing. It’s going to be an exciting brand of basketball, it’s going to be fun, it’s going to be enthusiastic, and you’re going to love us.”
Campbell baseball Camels win a see-saw battle against Westwood Baptist
CAMPBELL, Mo. - The Campbell High School Camels came into Monday's contest against Westwood Baptist Academy still riding an emotional high after a big victory last Thursday over Senath-Hornersville on the road 1-0. That high lingered and carried the team to a down-to-the-wire victory at home over the Eagles, 7-6.
Home Sweet Home: Mules, Lady Mules win first at own invitational
The Poplar Bluff Mules track and field team outscored the competition on Tuesday to place first in their annual Poplar Bluff Track and Field Invitational at Poplar Bluff Field. Out of 40 events through the day, the Lady Mules finished with an overall score of 219, and the Mules racked...
Lady Royals edge East Carter to capture third in OFC tournament
The Twin Rivers Lady Royals fought tooth and nail against the East Carter Lady Redbirds to secure third place in this year’s OFC softball tournament. The Lady Royals jumped out front early, and though the game got close, they managed to ease past the Lady Redbirds 6-5 on Wednesday at Three Rivers College.
Man charged with murder of mother in Essex
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A man faces murder and other charges in the death of his mother in Essex. Jerry W. Teeters is charged with elder abuse, first degree domestic assault and committing the felony murder of his mother. It happened in Essex in November 2023, according to...
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