Photo credit: Sasha Moore/KBSI CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- Just shy of two years now, Illinois’s SAFE-T has been a law unbeknownst to many. The Act – which stands for “safety, accountability, fairness and equity-today – was signed into law February 2021 by Gov. JB Pritzker. The 800-page criminal justice reform act wears — and will continue to wear — many…
Powder Box Parlor 1166 Greenway Drive, B-3 Jackson, MO 573-576-3737 powderboxparlor.com Dr. Stevenson and Maria Farrar are a father/daughter asthetic duo. They like to have a small town, small culture vibe. They offer everything from lash and brow services, hydrofacials, spray tans and everything in between! Connect through Instagram and Facebook @powerboxparlor and on TikTok @powderboxparlor573. They make it user friendly…
Whitworth Gift Chest Jewelers 573-785-2023 wgcjewelers.com 333 S. Westwood Blvd. Suite 21 Poplar Bluff, MO Whitworth’s offers in-house jewelry repairs, watch batteries, engravings, ring sizing, verbal and written appraisals of jewelry, free jewelry cleanings on first five items per visit, free jewelry inspections and one-year warranty on all jewelry. They have mother’s pendants. They carry the Mommy Chic line which…
Furniture World Galleries 3330 James Sanders Blvd. Unit 950 Paducah, KY furnitureworldgalleries.com 270-443-6688 Furniture World Galleries Facebook page Julie O’Neal is the General Manager of Furniture World Galleries in Paducah, Kentucky. She is a third-generation owner. Furniture World Galleries has been a family-owned business for more than 30 years. Julie took the business over five years ago so her father could retire….
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Ahead of the Parade of Lights in Downtown Cape Girardeau, Meghan Tyson came to Christy Mershon of Catapult Creative House with an idea. “We were at an Old Town meeting, Christy and I were, and I expressed that I wanted to have something that I could bring my son who’s autistic,” Tyson said. “We love…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As the weather starts to change and it starts to get cold and gloomy outside it’s important to stay ready for any situation. Staying warm during the winter can be a challenge, many people like to use equipment like space heaters to stay warm. Cape Girardeau Fire Battalion Chief Brad Dillow says that many times…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Three wins in 2020, two wins in 2021, and a 2-3 to start the 2022 season, and after all that, the Cape Central football team was a win away from a berth in the state championship. Despite a 56-20 loss to Fort Osage on Saturday, Tigers head coach Kent Gibbs said his team showed an…
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. (KBSI) – The Crazy Wildflower hosted an event in Fredericktown that part owner Maghan Rehkop says was a way for small businesses to have fun together and make sales. “Right now, small businesses kind of hard with the economy and everything so it’s like one time of the year where we can like really get the community…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – This Thanksgiving break, the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s Opt-Outside program gave families a chance to break away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Naturalist Cameron Johnston said events like Opt-Outside fit right into the Nature Center’s mission. “This event helps fit into our…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Shop Small Saturday begins Nov. 26 and the best gift you can give local businesses is your support. Along with investing your support, some shops even offer a goody bag or small token of appreciation to their customers. Mississippi Mutts on Broadway in Cape Girardeau is giving away a sweet treat to some lucky puppies…
(KBSI) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is launching its first-ever “Name the Plow” program. The program is to foster community excitement when crews are out. In keeping with priorities to promote safety in the commonwealth, the Beshear administration is taking extra measures this year to prepare for winter weather. November is traditionally KYTC snow and ice season launch, where more…
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CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – We are fewer than 24 hours from the tryptophan, stuffing, green bean casserole and, of course, the plethora of pies. The holiday season is one that is not simplistic in nature, as shopping and booking travel plans — not to mention the crowds — can seem a bit daunting. Teronso Whiterspoon, an Amtrak employee at…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Calling all prospective first-time home buyers. The name you need to know is this: people organize to revitalize community healing, also known as “P.O.R.C.H., has an initiative for first-time home buyers. The porch housing coalition helps manifest the vision of home ownership for families and individuals in south Cape: an area of revitalization. “PORCH…
(KBSI) – Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. Ranges and cook-tops account for almost three out of every five home fires reported involving cooking, with ovens accounting for 13% of those fires. Cooking causes half (49%) of all…
Guaranteed Property Solutions, LLC Carbondale, IL 618-490-1205 gpsillinois.com moldbgone@gpsillinois.com Guaranteed Property Solutions, LLC (GPS) is a certified Mold Inspection and Remediation company offering non-toxic mold remediation and prevention. They bring experience and schooling with a modern touch to get you and your family up to today’s healthy living standards. Gio Delgado is the owner and founder of Guaranteed Properties Solutions,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo (KBSI) – Two weeks ago, Street-Level, an organization that hosted Sunday picnics with the homeless community, were told they needed to relocate from the Cape Girardeau fraternal order of the eagles building they have used since May. Street-Level president Allie Miles says they used it as a safe place. “Really wanted a space for them…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A recall for blood pressure medication has made its way to the fore front. Kelsey Cissell, pharmacist at John’s Pharmacy: “We have actually a lot of recalls that a lot of patients don’t even realize. A lot of recalls aren’t really, I don’t want to say they’re not as bad as what they seem to…
Courtesy of Growing Media/The SPIEL Studios After their segment was complete, guests of The SPIEL TV Show, two alpacas and the owners of Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch became trapped in a second story elevator. as they were leaving the studio. The cast and crew of The SPIEL were made aware and immediately phoned Emergency officials. The City of Carbondale…
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Two women in Perryville have started running every street in town. The project is called Run This Town. Danielle Messer and Mandy Taylor of Perryville started this initiative, recently adding seven miles more to the map of their adventure. For over four years the two women have ran together to train for weekly runs with the…
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the identity of the person killed in a crash Tuesday morning on Interstate 55 in Scott County Tuesday morning. Lauren D. Reece, 61, of Cape Girardeau was killed in the crash that happened at 4:43 a.m. It happened in the southbound lanes at the 75.8 mile marker between a…
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Monday morning in Jefferson County. Christine E. Mason, 24, from Chicago was driving a 2009 gray Nissan Altima southbound on Interstate 57 near milepost 92. She struck the rear end of a camper being pulled by Jason L. Acrey, 48, of Taylorsville, Ga. about 6:34 a.m., according…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau City Council voted on a $6 million proposal to rebuild the Central Municipal Pool. City council members voted on the contractor the Parks and Recreation Department recommended for the Central Municipal Pool (also known as the Bubble) upgrade. The contractor is the Penzel Construction Company. Parks and Recreation Director Doug Gannon says…