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Tree uproots, falls on parked truck in Jackson, Mo.
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - A large tree fell on a parked truck Saturday afternoon, May 4. According to a post on the city’s Facebook page, the tree uprooted and fell on a parked truck in the 900 block of East Jackson Trail in Forest Acres. They say no one...
Howard, Dexter BB explode on Kelly in 13-4 romp
It’s been a memorable spring for the Dexter High School baseball program. The Bearcats recently advanced to the SEMO Conference Tournament championship game for the first time, after beating Notre Dame in the opening round for the first time in 22 games against the Bulldogs. And on Tuesday, Dexter knocked off Kelly 13-4 for its 12th victory, which is the most in 11 seasons.
Jackson baseball wins third-straight SEMO Conference Championship
Jackson baseball’s sophomore catcher Drew Parsons, left, and senior pitcher John-Paul Sauer have a discussion at the mound during the 2024 SEMO Conference Tournament last week at Capaha Field. Photo by Reagan Howe. The Jackson Indians baseball team (21-7) set the stage for its third consecutive SEMO Conference Tournament...
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...
Dexter Police warns of scammers posing as members of police department
DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) - Dexter Police are warning people of scammers who are pretending to be with the police department. Officers say they have info that scammers are calling posing as members of the police department. According to Dexter PD, the suspects in these types of cases are sophisticated and...
Lady Indians skunk Lady Bearcats, advance in C2D1 tourney
MALDEN, Mo. - The Kennett Lady Indians played strong softball Saturday and blanked the Dexter Lady Bearcats 15-0 to advance to the C2D1 semifinal round at Malden. A scrappy Lady Bearcats squad played two games Saturday after a Friday rain out. The team defeated the Charleston Bluejays 9-3 before losing to the hard-hitting Lady Indians in four innings.
SCC, Oran advances athletes to sectional meet
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Scott County Central and Oran each had multiple strong showings at the MSHSAA Class 1, District 1 Meet at Notre Dame High School on Saturday, with several securing spots in the upcoming Sectional Meet. Scott County Central's Narmarius Banks-Warren soared to victory in the high...
Cossou advances to sectionals with impressive showing at C2D1 meet
It’d be hard to beat the success Chaffee’s Carlyanne Cossou has had athletically in her freshman year. Whether it was leading the Red Devils to the state championship game in softball or helping lead the girls' basketball team to an impressive 16-9 season, Cossou has done it all.
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...
Jackson too much for Portageville
The Jackson Indians baseball team defeated the Portageville Bulldogs 11-1 in five innings on Monday at Jackson Stadium. Jackson scored in every inning while totaling nine RBIs as a team, four from Jaiden Glency. Also knocking in RBIs for the Indians was Peyton Kight with three, Garrison Brown and Caleb...
C1D2: Oran advances to district final with win over Oak Ridge
ADVANCE, Mo. — Oran continued its postseason run with a 5-1 victory over Oak Ridge in the MSHSAA Class 1, District 2 Tournament semifinals on Monday, May 6 at Westfield Park. The Lady Eagles (13-6) struck early, with Kendall Burger's RBI double in the bottom of the first inning...
Notre Dame, St. Vincent boys’ golf wins district titles
The boys’ golf teams at St. Vincent and Notre Dame each won their district championship on Monday, May 6. Notre Dame won the Class 2 District 1 championship at the Crystal Highlands in Festus, Mo., with a team score of 339. All four golfers earned All-District and advanced to state to compete for the individual title along with the team title.
Record-setting Rhodes has Jackson baseball primed for postseason run
The Jackson baseball team enters the final week of the regular season with a slate of home games leading up to the Class 6 District 1 Tournament at Lindbergh High School. The Indians (21-7) will attempt to return to the final four after making their first-ever appearance as a program last year.
Kelly expands athletic offerings, adds wrestling and volleyball
BENTON, Mo. — Kelly High School is expanding its sports program, adding wrestling and volleyball teams starting in the 20024-2025 school year. This move provides new opportunities for student-athletes and aligns with the school's growing enrollment. “These two sports are great additions to our school and athletic program,” said...
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