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Man arrested after driving Corvette 105 mph, passing on shoulder, driving through yards, Kentucky state police say
A Kentucky man was arrested this week after state troopers say he was driving a Corvette at more than 100 mph and refused to stop. The incident began just before 11 a.m., Wednesday, a Kentucky state trooper observed a red Chevrolet Corvette traveling at 105 mph on Interstate 69 near Draffenville.
Softball Game Recap: Portageville Comes Up Short
After a string of four wins, Portageville's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of the East Prairie Eagles by a score of 7-6. Portageville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as East Prairie apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
Missing East Prairie man found safe in Stoddard Co.
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. (KFVS) - A missing man out of Mississippi County is being reunited with his family on Saturday afternoon, May 4. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Britton Ferrell, the 79-year-old man was found in Stoddard County. The sheriff thanked all of the agencies for their help in finding...
Cairo Historical Preservation project to host 3rd annual Magnolia Celebration
CAIRO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Heartland is full of things to do this weekend including in Cairo, where the Historical Preservation Society was hard at work preparing for one springtime annual event. The Cairo Historical Preservation Project is hosting its third annual Magnolia Celebration fundraiser once again to help preserve...
Dexter SB junior helps 'Cats manage District split to end season
The Dexter High School softball season came to a close with mixed results on Saturday in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Tournament at Malden, as the Bearcats beat Charleston 9-3 in the opening round before falling to Kennett 15-0. For Dexter junior Isabella Pittman, she finished the season with...
CFSB announces western Kentucky Student Scholarship Program recipients
BENTON, Ky. — Community Financial Services Bank announced the 16 recipients of the CFSB Student Scholarship Program on Monday. A news release said CFSB received more than 240 applicants from high school seniors in Calloway, Graves, Marshall, and McCracken Counties. Students were awarded scholarships based on academic achievement, community...
Local churches respond after United Methodist Church votes to repeal church's ban on LGBTQ clergy
WEST KENTUCKY — Delegates with the United Methodist denomination voted to repeal the church's longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy. The vote happened earlier Wednesday, May 1, at the General Conference in North Carolina. It removes a rule that forbids "self-avowed practicing homosexuals" from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
Paducah event held to address racial disparity in drug court system
PADUCAH — The racial equality drug court event was held Thursday at Four Rivers Behavioral Health with the goal of addressing racial disparities in the Kentucky Specialty Court system. Drug courts consistently see lower numbers of Black applicants, and the McCracken County Drug Court, which recently attained certification, aims...
Saturday's prep highlights: Wins all around for Unity, SJ-O baseball, softball
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin 5, Hoopeston Area 3. The Blue Devils (21-6) got three hits from Jordan Johnson and another two from Chaz Dubois to pace their offense. Caden Keleminic pitched 52/3 innings with eight strikeouts and only one earned run while driving in two runs at the plate. The Cornjerkers (14-8) got two hits apiece from Nick Cardenas, Wyatt Eisenmann and Ryker Small, who also pitched a scoreless final 1 1/3 innings, but it was ultimately a couple runs too short.
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