CARTERVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — John A. Logan College will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Career and Technical Education Center on Monday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place between the Vocational Building and H Building. In case of rain, the event will move inside the H Building. Attendees are encouraged to wear Logan Blue and…
SMITHLAND, Ky., (KBSI) — An arrest warrant has been issued for Bryan Enoch, 36, of Smithland, in connection with a stolen vehicle recovered July 3 from the Livingston County Justice Center parking lot. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on Enoch’s whereabouts. Tips can be reported anonymously by contacting the sheriff’s office at (270) 928-2122. Categories: News Tags:…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A 14-year-old juvenile was arrested Monday after shots were fired in the 1300 block of West Murray Lane, authorities said. The Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 5:26 p.m. and witnesses reported shots were fired from a gold Chevrolet Malibu. A 13-year-old juvenile sustained minor injuries, but it’s unclear if they…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Jackson has received the Premier Partner Award at the Missouri Main Street Connection Annual Conference, recognizing its ongoing commitment to Uptown Jackson initiatives. The award honors the city’s efforts to preserve, revitalize and grow the heart of Jackson through partnerships with the community. Mayor Dwain Hahs and his wife, Susan, accepted the award…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Saint Francis Foundation and Saint Francis Auxiliary have awarded 23 scholarships to students pursuing healthcare careers. The scholarships, each worth $2,000, were presented during a recognition luncheon on July 25. Recipients include students from Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, and surrounding areas, pursuing degrees in various healthcare-related professions. The Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program…
WAYNE COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Jimmy Ward was arrested July 8, 2025, following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. He faces charges of statutory rape, statutory sodomy, child molestation and incest. Under the law, Ward is entitled to a presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. Categories: News Tags: Missouri, Wayne County
MT. VERNON, Ill., (KBSI) — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting early Sunday in the 600 block of South 15th Street. Jamaro J. Kemmerling, 26, of Mt. Vernon, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender. The investigation is ongoing, with…
OWENSBORO, Ky., (KBSI) — Kentucky State Police are searching for two women who removed their ankle monitors and went missing from Dismas Charities in Owensboro. Latavia Green, 25, and Eva Spencer, 36, were reported missing Sunday at approximately 1:30 p.m. CDT, police said. Green is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 132 pounds, with black eyes and hair….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Mylik Starnes, 21, of Cape Girardeau, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder in the shooting death of a person on Sept. 23, 2021. The investigation was conducted by the Cape Girardeau and Bollinger County Major Case Squad. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Sept. 18, 2025, before Judge Fred W. Copeland. Categories: News Tags: Cape…
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, (KBSI) – Rural Health, Inc. (RHI) clinics will celebrate National Health Center Week by hosting Patient Appreciation Days at several locations. The events will feature free snow cones, giveaways, health resources and information. Here is the schedule: — Aug. 4: Goreville clinic, 10 a.m.-noon; Vienna clinic, 12:30-2:30 p.m. — Aug. 5: Anna clinic, 10 a.m.-noon; Dongola clinic, 12:30-2:30…
JACKSON, Mo., — The City of Jackson has received the Premier Partner Award at the Missouri Main Street Connection Annual Conference. The award recognizes the city’s ongoing commitment to supporting initiatives in Uptown Jackson, aimed at preserving, revitalizing and growing the city’s central area. Mayor Dwain Hahs and his wife, Susan, accepted the award on behalf of the city. Categories:…
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for 69-year-old Andrew Page, who went missing from 1101 W. Lincoln St. in Hayti on July 28 at 2 p.m. Page is described as a black male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call on July 28 at approximately 9:07 p.m. after a caller reported hearing multiple gunshots and believing his vehicle had been struck. Deputies made contact with Tommy J. Burton, 45, of Benton, near the reported incident location. Following an investigation, Burton was arrested and charged with:…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Seminary Picnic will take place Aug. 1-3 at the Seminary Picnic Grounds, featuring a weekend of family-friendly activities. The event will include a craft fair, food vendors, live music and bingo. Attendees are encouraged to share their favorite Seminary Picnic memories on social media. Categories: News Tags: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri Pets is seeking donations after taking in 14 cats from the apartment of a recently deceased woman. The cats, along with a few deceased ones, were found in the apartment. Shelter officials say the cats’ behavior and condition indicate they were well cared for. However, the shelter is already at capacity due to…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A driver took an unconventional route Monday morning, navigating a vehicle onto the incomplete I-24 bridge construction zone. Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 6 a.m. after construction workers reported the incident. The vehicle allegedly ignored multiple signs, barriers, and flashing indicators warning of the bridge’s incomplete status. It…
BENTON, Ill., (KBSI) — U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi visited Franklin Hospital on Tuesday to discuss the potential impact of funding losses under proposed legislation. The hospital is at risk of closing or downsizing due to projected funding shortfalls. Krishnamoorthi met with hospital officials to learn more about the medical and economic implications of such a closure on rural areas. Categories:…
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — A McCracken County deputy attempted to stop a truck driving recklessly in the Farley area around 11 p.m. on July 28. The vehicle fled, continuing to travel recklessly on roadways and through yards. During the pursuit, items fell from the truck bed onto the roadway, endangering the driver, deputies and others. To end the pursuit…
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education has updated its policy on student use of personal communication devices, effective Aug. 20. The policy, mandated by Missouri Senate Bill 68, prohibits students from displaying or using personal devices from the start of the instructional day to the end, including breaks between classes. The ban applies…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The Carbondale Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brian K. Adams, 43, of Carbondale, who is wanted on a warrant for residential burglary and vehicle theft. On July 9, police responded to a report of a residential burglary and vehicle theft in the 500 block of Deer Trail. Investigators determined that the burglary…
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Carlie Shamoun, a junior at Notre Dame Regional High School, has been nominated as one of the top 20 Youth Athletes of the Year sponsored by Sports Illustrated. Shamoun is currently 4th in the voting line to be nominated for the top Youth Athlete of the Year. Support Carlie Shamoun’s Bid for Youth Athlete…
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The city’s newest recruits began training last week, tackling their first challenge: scaling the ladder on Tower 6. Follow their progress as they work toward serving the community. Categories: News Tags: Kentucky, Paducah
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Clifton D. Smith Jr., 30, of Oxford, Mississippi, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder and first-degree assault in a 2021 shooting that killed one person and injured another at the Town House Inn. Smith was sentenced by Circuit Judge Scott A. Lipke to 25 years in prison on each count, to be served concurrently. The Jackson…
BENTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Donnie Fisk, of Benton, was arrested Friday by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Fisk was taken into custody without incident and released from the Scott County Jail on $60,000 bond. The sheriff’s office says it is committed to enforcing sex offender registration laws to ensure…