DELTA, Mo. (KBSI) — The Delta R-V School District said it is monitoring an increase in flu cases affecting southeast Missouri. District officials said student attendance remained around 90% as of Wednesday morning, though several staff members are currently absent due to illness. School officials said classes will continue as scheduled for the remainder of the week but noted they…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Southeast Missouri Food Bank is encouraging community members to help fill every volunteer shift during April as part of Volunteer Appreciation Month. The food bank said it hopes to reach 100 percent of volunteer shifts throughout the month at its volunteer centers in Jackson and Sikeston. To help more people participate, the organization has added…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Community Counseling Center employees raised more than $350 and collected 230 pounds of food during Canned Food Awareness Month to support efforts to combat hunger in southeast Missouri. The organization partnered with the Southeast Missouri Food Bank to help address food insecurity in the counties it serves. Donations were recently delivered to the food bank…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System will host an Occupational Medicine Spring Breakfast next month aimed at connecting employers and community partners with workplace health resources. The event, titled “Growing a Healthier Workplace,” is scheduled for April 8 from 7:45 to 9 a.m. in the Saint John of God Conference Room at 211 Saint Francis Drive in…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill., (KBSI) — The burn ban in Franklin County has been lifted, according to the Franklin County Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Officials thanked residents for their cooperation during the ban. Categories: News Tags: Franklin County, Franklin County Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Illinois
MURRAY, Ky., (KBSI) — Two Murray residents were arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with an ongoing narcotics investigation, according to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives with the Calloway County Narcotics Unit made contact with Kent Braden, 19, and Malion D. Moore, 49, at a residence on North Fifth Street around 12:30 p.m. March 3. Both were taken into custody…
Wednesday afternoon, a SLIGHT risk for severe weather is in place across the viewing area. A line of storms will move through Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night. The main concerns will be winds up to 65+ mph, large hail up to half dollar size and an isolated tornado possible, mainly north of Cape G. Storm timing: 11am Wednesday- 10am Thursday morning. A…
JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — Community organizations in Jackson are hosting a supply drive throughout March to support the Safe House of Southeast Missouri during Women’s History Month. The donation drive, organized by the Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization, the City of Jackson and Ignite CAPS–Jackson R-2, is collecting essential items for women and children seeking safety from domestic violence. Donations can…
SCOTT COUNTY(KBSI) – Just outside of Kelso rows of solar panels stretch across acres of farmland, marking a new chapter in renewable energy for Scott County. Community members and city leaders gathered to hear details of the 18-month long project, marking one of the biggest solar projects to happen in Missouri. The solar farm will produce around 430 megawatts, which is roughly enough energy to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) Route 61 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform utility work. This section of roadway is located between Kimbel Lane to Donna Drive in Jackson, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will be underway Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. KY 339 in Graves County has reopened to traffic between eastern and western sections of…
SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Sikeston has scheduled its Spring Community Cleanup for April 18 through April 26. During the cleanup period, the city’s Yard Waste Disposal Site, also known as the compost site, will be open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event is open to Sikeston residents, who may dispose of large bulky items,…
CHARLESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A Charleston man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after a Mississippi County jury found him guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the Mississippi County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Deriechess Moore was sentenced March 3 by Judge R. Zac Horack to serve nine years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Prosecutors said…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for its 2026 Endangered Buildings List. The list, first introduced in 2012, aims to raise awareness about buildings and structures in the community that the commission believes have historic value but may be at risk of being lost due to significant deterioration or possible…
Severe Weather Potential: Off and on chances for showers and thunderstorms enter the forecast by Tuesday evening across the Heartland, with the possibility for severe weather late Wednesday and into Thursday morning. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 5) for portions of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. An isolated tornado, large hail, and…
DELTA, Mo. (KBSI) — The Delta R-V School District is reporting an increase in student illnesses this week, including several confirmed cases of Influenza B. In a notice to parents and guardians, district officials asked families to keep children home if they are experiencing symptoms of illness in an effort to help maintain a healthy school environment. School officials…
CHESTER, Ill. (KBSI) — Officials with Chester Community Unit School District 139 thanked emergency responders and the community after what the district described as a serious incident Tuesday that required the evacuation of a school facility. District officials said emergency personnel responded quickly and coordinated with Chester High School and district administration, allowing staff to implement the district’s emergency plan…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Poplar Bluff has earned the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026, according to the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The designation recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a commitment to enhancing public safety, supporting law enforcement and building partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the community. Poplar Bluff also received the designation in…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — Carbondale’s “At the Table” Dinner and Dialogue series marked Women’s History Month Tuesday night by connecting decades of women’s advocacy to the realities survivors of gender-based violence face in Southern Illinois today. The City of Carbondale partnered with the Survivor Empowerment Center to host the community discussion at the Carbondale Civic Center. This month’s theme, “Strength,…
CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The City of Carbondale Water Office will close from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, for department-wide training, city officials announced. In-person payments and other services will not be available during that time. Residents may continue to make payments online through the city’s official website or by using the secure drop box located at Carbondale…
FORREST CITY, Ark., (KBSI) — Country music artist Jason Aldean will headline a benefit concert April 18 at the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center to raise funds for three regional food banks. The event is presented in partnership with Greenway Equipment. All proceeds will support the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, the Southeast Missouri Food Bank and the Arkansas Food Bank….