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5 arrested, including juvenile, in deadly Arkansas shooting, police say
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. - An Arkansas shooting that left a teen dead led to 5 people, including a juvenile, being arrested. The Blytheville Police Department went to a shooting in April near the 100 Block of S Division Street. When officers got to the scene, they found 18-year-old Kohnali Hunt shot. He was sent to the hospital due to his injuries, but later died, police said.
Gosnell coach encourages players, students to do their best
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - The May K8 News Teacher of the Month is Aaron Coots from Gosnell High School. He has a lot on his plate with teaching a college and careers class, assistant coaching the football team, and head coaching the baseball team. Coach Coots has only been teaching...
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)...
Execution of search warrant leads to drug seizure
DYER CO., Tenn.—Agents with the 29th District out of Dyersburg served a search warrant on a home there today. Agents were assisted by Investigators from the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office. Agents seized more than 1-1/4 lbs. of methamphetamine packaged for resale. One male has been arrested. Drug Task...
Portageville Bulldogs - two-time C2D1 Tourney champs
SENATH, Mo. - The Portageville High School baseball program was reclassified a year ago, and entering the 2024 baseball season the team were winners of the Class 3A District Tournament the last four years in a row. The squad entered the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Conference Tournament on Monday...
Hayti police officers arrest 2 on active warrants: 1 wanted for murder
HAYTI, Mo., (KBSI)- On May 4th, 2024, in the 1000 block of Swan Lake Hayti Officers located and arrested Dion Grant, 21 years old, of Hayti. Grant had two active warrants out of Mississippi County Arkansas for Murder 1st Degree and Engaging in Violent Criminal Group. Grant was transported to...
C3D1: East Prairie shocks NMCC with late-game heroics
MALDEN, Mo. — Down but not out, East Prairie staged a stunning comeback over New Madrid County Central, snatching a 7-6 victory from the jaws of defeat in the MSHSAA Class 3, District 1 Semifinals on Monday, May 13. “Our guys never gave up though and we found a...
Earthquake this Morning, Storms & Showers Coming Tonight
An earthquake felt as far away as Parsons hit just after 3am, 4 miles south of Ridgely this morning and a couple small aftershocks developed this afternoon. The shaking is done for now but some storms are moving in later tonight. Bands of heavy rain showers and weak embedded thunderstorms will move through West Tennessee tonight and continue into Friday morning. The showers will move out and taper off towards the second half of the day. Friday will be a cooler day but a warm up is coming for the weekend. Catch the full forecast here.
C4D1: Dexter, youngster, upsets 3-time champ to play for title
After playing two months of varsity baseball, second-year Dexter High School baseball coach Steve Edwards has seen enough from his young Bearcats to know that they can handle pressure situations. With that in mind, Edwards didn’t hesitate to throw freshman pitcher Trey Pedigo against tradition-rich Kennett on Monday in the...
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