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M3.8 earthquake shakes northwest Tenn., portions of the Bootheel
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. (KFVS) - An early morning earthquake was felt in parts of the Heartland on Thursday, May 16. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded at 3:19 a.m. The USGS reported the epicenter was in Dyer County approximately 4.3 miles south...
Family seeks accountability after man tased by patrolman in the back with his hands up
DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Doorbell footage captured Sunday night in Dyersburg shows a Tennessee Highway Patrolman tasing a suspect in the back while he has his hands up. The situation that led to the tasing involved three different law enforcement agencies. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, its police officers, a Dyer County Deputy and a highway patrolman were all on the scene.
Dunko high school sports programs head to state tourneys
Two Dunklin County sports programs are topics of conversations this week and rightfully so. Both the Kennett Indians softball team (24-8) and the Holcomb Hornets softball squad (24-4) won their district tournaments and qualified for state final four status. Holcomb plays at 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 15 at Advance...
Public meeting scheduled for proposed replacement of the Route 62 bridge over St. Francis River
SIKESTON, Mo. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - The Missouri Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Transportation, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 30 from 4-6 p.m. to discuss the proposed replacement of the Route 62 bridge over the St. Francis River. The bridge is located...
Multiple Class 3 State qualifiers for NMCC and Kelly
FLAT RIVER, Mo. — The Class 3 Sectional Meet at Park Hills Central High School saw New Madrid County Central and Kelly High School athletes deliver standout performances, securing multiple berths at the upcoming Class 3 State Meet. NMCC's Ja'Kwon Jones continued his dominance, leaping to victory in the...
C1Q3: Bernie SB continues Mule tradition - in all sports - of being successful
The Bernie High School softball squad will vie for an MSHSAA Class 1 Quarterfinal 3 victory today at 5:30 p.m. when the Mules (21-9-1) visit Plato (20-6), and the fact that Bernie has advanced after winning the recent MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 championship shouldn’t surprise anyone. “The (team)...
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