PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Perryville is known for its family-owned businesses, such as Mary Jane Burgers and Brew, to Hoeckele’s Bakery and Deli. Now a new addition to Jackson Street just hit the block. Hadley Warren, is the co-owner, of Hadley’s Candy. “I’ve just always wanted to have my own business, since I was like eight or nine,” said Hadley….
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – City Administrator Dustin Whitworth said a grant Scott City received from the state Department of Economic Development will fund a project that will allow for better drainage of water out of town. “What we’re trying to do is slow the water down with retention ponds, put in culverts to stop erosion of ditches, weeds and things of…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau is looking at expanding the childcare community for its growing population. But one company is taking the matter into their own hands. “I just had enough,” said Abe Funk, owner of John’s Pharmacy in Cape Girardeau. He is opening a new childcare facility strictly for his employee’s use. “We had a problem with…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Two man face burglary, theft and other charges after an attempted theft of a utility trailer in Graves County. An attempted theft of a utility trailer was reported to sheriff’s deputies by a property owner on McCracken County Road in northern Graves County on Saturday, June 10 around 1 p.m. The victim told authorities that…
Friday and daytime on Saturday will be dry and warm. Temperatures will reach the lower to mid-90s. Storm chances arrive overnight Saturday into Sunday. Strong to severe storms are possible throughout Father’s Day. Widespread rain, damaging wind speeds and large hail are the biggest threats. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. The Storm Alert team will continue to monitor…
(KBSI) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the 2022 Overdose Fatality Report stating that 2,135 Kentuckians lost their lives to a drug overdose last year. That is a decline of more than 5% compared with the previous year and is the first decline since 2018. “Seeing a decrease in overdose deaths is encouraging, but we still have a long way…
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – An escaped inmate in Calloway County has been located and detained in Effingham, Ill. Kentucky State Police were searching for 33-year-old Dorsey “Jake” Huston. Huston was being held on a parole violation, burglary, domestic violence assault, criminal mischief, fleeing or evading police, reckless driving, unlawful imprisonment, and various other traffic charges. According to a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — June 14, the nation celebrates Flag Day, a commemoration of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the United States flag. Amanda Woods, Military and Veterans Services Officer at Southeast Missouri State University, emphasizes that Flag Day represents more than just the adoption of the national flag. “Flag Day is a great reminder…
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KBSI) – From June 23 through 25, thousands of horsepower will come roaring into the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds fo a car show unlike any other in southern Illinois. It’s almost time for Street Machine Nationals, and organizer Tony Veneziano said the show draws people from all across the country and is a great boost to the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With a growing community, Cape Girardeau is facing a challenge in getting enough childcare facilities in the area.”They just need day care bad. It’s really bad,” said Sheniqua Sparks, owner/director of Super Kids Day Care in Cape Girardeau.With summer in full swing, parents are looking for camps, day cares, and sitters for their children wherever…
UNION CITY, Tn. (KBSI) – A kindergarten class welcomed student from Ukraine with open arms. The Kostanian family fled Ukraine to escape the country’s war with Russia. They found solitude with a family member in Union City, Tennessee where Union City schools welcomed the family in. Sarah Brown’s kindergarten class “rolled out the red carpet” for the youngest of three…
Rickie Brown (Source: McCracken County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Paducah man faces drug and other charges after a traffic stop on Wednesday. A McCracken County sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on Benton Road for traffic violations on June 14 around 1:15 a.m. The sheriff’s deputy determined that Rickie Brown, 44, was in possession of a small…
(KBSI) – Two southeast Missouri teachers received grants through WGU’s Missouri “Fund My Classroom Initiative.” A third-grade teacher, Kimber Parks of Orchard Drive Elementary in Jackson, received a $2,360 grant to create a classroom news channel and Michaella Gantz, a fourth-grade teacher at Kelso C-7 Elementary in Benton, received a $300 grant for new sets of guided reading material for…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — As the warmer weather approaches, vehicle thefts are on the rise across the country. Officer Bobby Newton with the Cape Girardeau Police Department emphasizes several important safety measures that people often overlook. In the event of a car theft, Officer Newton advises reporting the incident promptly. The Cape Girardeau Police Department utilizes its…
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office recently joined the Community Counseling Center Foundation in support of Mental Health Awareness Month during May, displaying a yard sign which reads, “It’s okay to not be okay.” The sheriff’s office continues to support mental health awareness by displaying the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on the rear of their new…
We’ll be at or above average (87) for a while with several days making it into the lower 90s. Storms are going to be possible Friday, the weekend, and into early next week. The chance is small on Father’s Day, but it’s still a chance! Wednesday will start the day cooler than average with lows in the 50s. We’ll quickly…
BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Jackson man wanted out of Bollinger County in connection to a shooting is now in custody. Christian Knotts, 18, of Jackson faces charges of assault 1st degree – Class A felony, robbery 1st degree – Class A felony and armed criminal action – unclassified felony. The Bollinger County sheriff asked for the public’s help…
MARION, Ky. (KBSI) – The city of Marion, Ky, has issued a mandatory plan for water conservation. The goal is to minimize the effect of a water shortage. City leaders are asking citizens to not spray water on streets, sidewalks, patios, and decks. And citizens are to water only on designated days. Those with even numbered addresses will be allowed…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — As the nation observes Flag Day this week, local residents are sharing their perspectives on the significance of this important day in American history. Bill Eddleman, Coordinator at the Cape Girardeau Research Center of the State Historical Society of Missouri, emphasized the importance of recognizing the flag and its profound meaning. He says, “Flag Day…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Paducah Water announces plans to replace more than three and a half miles of water mains in the midtown area along Broadway and Jefferson streets, work on the project will begin on June 12. The project will replace mains that were installed in the 1900s and have a history of breaks and lower hydraulic performance. Additionally,…
We have one more cool day on tap, then we warm up quite a bit for the rest of the week. We’ll see lots of sunshine for much of the week with our next chance of rain holding off until Friday. Tuesday is going to start off on the cool side with many of us waking up to the…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The City of Cape Girardeau Fire Department has an important job to do, helping to keep our citizens safe is their top and only priority. “I’m just happy to be here.” The first responders spend their day by first getting assigned to their post and then going through a rundown of the day’s plan. Chris Miller,…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (KBSI) – Deputies in Tennessee rescued a little kitten outside the courthouse. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared a video of the rescue on Facebook. The small kitten was trapped in a drainage near the courthouse steps. Thankfully, the deputies were able to save the little kitten successfully. The little cat called “Miss Jalapeno” was taken and…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Starting today, the U.S. Department of Defense, in partnership with DAEOC (Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation), kicked off their program offering no-cost health and medical services. Operation Healthy Delta Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is a collaborative effort between DAEOC and the U.S. Department of Defense these free services will be available in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri. …