CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Riverside Regional Library is working with kids to prevent the summer slide. Children and youth librarian Desert Siedelman says the goal of Riverside Regional’s summer programs is to help children retain their reading skills throughout the summer. “So, they don’t miss out on maybe slipping back education-wise but we also want to encourage them that…
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KBSI) – New programs and onsite training opportunities have begun for the healthcare students in Poplar Bluff. Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) partners with the Three Rivers College (TRC) healthcare programs. The partnership is expanding. This expansion allows students to get a more hands-on experience with clinical training. The students will have clinical experience more often…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Finding ways to take care of yourself mentally is just as important as finding services that will take care of you physically. With Mental Health Awareness month ending, we want to wrap it up with some simple self-care tips you can use in your everyday life Isaac Attias, 180 Fitness club manager, says their gym…
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – The 911 dispatch transmitters in McCracken County sometimes lose connection. In an emergency situation, this can become a serious issue for most emergency services such as, fire, police, medical, and the sheriff’s department, along with dispatch. There are many dead spots in the county. “We’ll get coverage in an adjacent county but there are parts of…
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – The westbound lanes of Interstate 24 are back open after a crash involving up to six motorcycles near the 51 mile marker in Lyon County. A truck loaded with manure spilled part of a load and a group of motorcyclists hit the slick spot created by the spill and wiped out, according to the Kentucky…
Artist Marquez Scoggin hosted a Freestyle Resin Party at Project Human X in Carbondale.Resin Art WorkshopCARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Perhaps more than any other medium, art allows individuals to express their creativity and open up their imagination. And this notion is the vision of Marquez Scoggin, co-founder of Project Human X. “That’s what I love about these experiences that we…
HERRIN, Ill. (KBSI) – Some consider Memorial Day weekend the kickoff to summer. Herrin Festa Italiana takes that idea to heart. “It’s the gateway to summer,” Herrin Festa Italiana president Cris Trapani said. “We look forward to it all year. We’re so excited to have it this year the way we have. Great weather, of course today. It means a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Southeast Missouri State University baseball team is going to the NCAA. The RedHawks are currently the number four seed along with the regional host. Michigan comes in at number three, Oregon at number two and Louisville at number one. The team will travel to the NCAA regional in Louisville Kentucky. The game time is…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Monday members of the community came together at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau to honor our veterans. Scott B. Smith, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3838, said the community’s support on this day meant everything to him. Monday we’re here to remember those that can’t be here, they gave us freedom to celebrate. …
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Members of the community are honoring veterans with the Avenue of Flags at Cape County Park in Cape Girardeau. Twenty-five new flags were added and many of the flags have names of those who served. It was a great day to get out and honor these heroes. Annette Regan- Trout was one of the many…
Columbus-Belmont State Park 350 Park Road Columbus, KY 42032 270-677-2327 Rest and Relax at the beautiful campground overlooking the Mississippi River. Visit the park Snack Bar for the best soft serve ice cream and Fantastic Quickie Dogs. Hike the trails running through the Civil War earthworks. See the massive anchor and chain that was strategically stretched across the Mississippi during…
Echo Bluff State Park 34489 Echo Bluff Drive Eminence, MO 65455 855-999-6980 Echo Bluff State Park is set in a valley surrounded by towering bluffs, forest and cut by the Sinking Creek (the Current River’s second largest tributary). The Current River is a half-mile away. Float down cool, crystal waters. Go smallmouth bass fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking. Trails…
Bennett Spring State Park 26250 Highway 64A Lebanon, MO 417-532-4338 Bennett Spring is is one of Missouri’s earliest state park. Fishing is one of the biggest draw to the area. They also have camping, floating and hiking. Categories: On The Road (Sponsored)
People’s Creek Campground Hwy. T Wappapello, MO People’s Creek Recreation Area, located in the southeastern Ozark foothills of Missouri, is a great launchpad for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or simply exploring the Wappapello Lake area. Wappapello Lake was complete in 1941 and provides an estimated $3.9 million in annual flood protection to agricultural lands and developed areas along the St….
Sam A. Baker State Park 5580 State Highway 143 Patterson, MO Park Office: 573-856-4411 Lodging/Store: 573-856-4524 Dining: 573-856-4224 Nature Center: 573-856-4514 Camp Fee Office: 573-856-4424 Sam A. Baker State Park has something for everyone. Anglers can hook many varieties of fish with access to both St. Francis River and Big Creek. The park features several miles of hiking, backpacking, bicycling…
Redman Creek Recreation Area 10276 Hwy. T Wappapello, MO Redman Creek Campground features 109 full service campsites in the Redman East and West Campground. Each campground loop has a playground and shower house, with some restroom facilities replaced in 2021. The new paved Lake View Trail is a multi-use trail that offers a scenic view. Beginning at Redman East Campground,…
Old Greenville Recreation Area Greenville, MO The spacious campground has 106 campsite and full hookups. Enjoy biking and fishing as well as multiple playgrounds and forts. Greenville Recreation Area is located on the northern end of Wappapello Lake Project. It is nestled on the banks of the St. Francis River. The spacious campground is built on the original site of…
Johnson Shut Ins 148 Taum Sauk Trail Middle Brook, MO 63656-9601 Park Office: 573-546-2450 Visitor Center: 573-546-2450 Stores: 573-546-0825 This unique destination offers camping, hiking, picnicking and swimming in the shut ins. Categories: On The Road (Sponsored)
Trail of Tears State Park 429 Moccasin Springs Jackson, MO 63755-8295 Park office: 573-290-5284 Visitor center: 573-290-5268 There are hiking and horse trails as wells as opportunities for fishing on Lake Boutin and the Mississippi River. There are two different campgrounds to choose from. Categories: On The Road (Sponsored)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The second annual Stop Needless Violence Please (S.N.A.P) summer kicked off took place at Ranney Park. It was a chance for parents and children to come out and play games, eat food and have fun. S.N.A.P. was created by Felice Patton after her son’s death. She says that S.N.A.P is here to support all…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Local re-enactors will honor the memory of veterans past and present during the Memorial holiday. Memorial Day honors the memory of U. S. soldiers who have died in military service. Forte D coordinators and volunteers did just that by hosting these reenactment events. Scott House, Forte D coordinator says this much of what they do is…
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – About four years ago, Gage Kellet, got his first bow, and his love for archery began. The soon-to-be senior in high school has a lot of skill and talent. Gage was introduced to the sport by his father, Patrick Kellet, who used to practice archery himself in the 90s. Patrick eventually used the sport as a…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Whatever you plan to grill this weekend, it is important to keep the safety of you and others at the forefront. True-Que owner Byron Bonner said one thing to keep in mind is the weather. “It’s going to be hot, so make sure you drink plenty of fluids,” he said. “And if you’re grilling, make…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As we remember our fallen heroes in military service this coming weekend for Memorial Day, Fort D Historic Site will be open from Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30. The Blockhouse will open to visitors and a re-enactment of veterans from past and present will be put on by local actors. Friday morning, Scott…