CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A reproductive health clinic is opening in Carbondale. Choice Clinic is a reproductive health clinic based in Memphis with locations in several states. The announcement came on Monday and had a lot of community members speaking out at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Opinions were mixed about the clinic’s arrival. Tennessee is expected to ban most…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Police Department (CGPD) holds a Police Explorer Program. The program was developed for young adults to learn about police department. Explorers will spend their time learning necessary skills needed to be a successful officer. They will learn police radio procedures, police policies, principals of police patrol and participate in ride-along programs with…
CAIRO, Ill. (KBSI) – Severe cases of hepatitis in children have been seen across the country. Illinois is one of 24 states across the country that has seen a rise in severe cases of hepatitis among children. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there have been a total of 109 cases of severe hepatitis in children. That number includes five…
CAPE GIRARDEAU/STODDARD COUNTIES, Mo. (KBSI) – A school bus was rear-ended Tuesday afternoon on Highway 25 near the Stoddard/Cape Girardeau County line. It happened about 3:45 p.m., according to Sgt. Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No word on how many children were on the bus. No one on the bus was injured. The driver of the passenger…
CAIRO, Ill. (KBSI) – The Southern 7 Health Department is hosting two Wellness on Wheels health screenings Wednesday, May 11. The first WOW event is at Shawnee Community College in Cairo, Ill. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The second WOW event is at Shawnee Community College in Ullin, Ill. from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free services available: NARCAN…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – May is Mental Health Awareness month. A topic that has grown in conversation over the last few years. Anastasia Kinsey, a school-based and clinical therapist at Bootheel Counseling Services, describes mental health as a mental struggle someone goes through on a daily basis and it boils down to how much it impacts that person’s life. Bad…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission hosted a tour Monday of historic buildings in honor of Historic Preservation Month. The tour consisted of the new City Hall, Common Pleas Courthouse, and the Carnegie Library. The tour was led by Dr. Steven Hoffman, Professor and Historic Preservation Program Coordinator for Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) and…
This week is going to be a hot one! Record heat is looking very possible Tuesday through Thursday, with an outside shot on Friday, as well. On Tuesday, most of us will get into the upper 80s. This heat and humidity will be fueled by a gusty south to southwest wind at 15 to 25 mph. Some of us may…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Cape Girardeau is a city rich in history. Monday, the Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission will host a walking tour to showcase the work that has been done to preserve some of the buildings that have provided so much of that history. Dr. Steven Hoffman, Southeast Missouri State University Professor and Historic Preservation Program Coordinator,…
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KBSI) – His smile can light up a room. But when he was three months old, Abram Page of Advance, Mo., was diagnosed with GNAO1, a rare neurological disorder that causes developmental delay, seizures, and abnormal movements. The disorder was discovered in 2013. There are only roughly 200 diagnosed cases, and there is currently no cure. Abram’s…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As part of National Pet Week, the Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau held its first annual pet parade at Arena Park on Saturday. The event was a hit, and first Vice President Jeff Hine said it won’t be the last. “That’s why we called it the ‘first annual,’” he said. “We intend to do this…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Tiffany Wrigley could not bear to watch as her daughter, Kynzie, stepped to the plate in the eighth inning of game one of the Southeast Missouri State’s softball team’s doubleheader on Sunday. Tiffany’s nervousness turned into jubilation as Kynzie sent a 1-0 pitch sailing over the right field fence and clanking off a light pole,…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A group of protesters gathered outside the Cape Girardeau Common Pleas Courthouse Friday evening to contest the Supreme Court’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. Several people in the crowd, which reached around 50 people, held signs and chanted pro-choice messages from the steps of the courthouse. The draft was the Supreme Court’s first in the…
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Saturday, May 7 was a day open to multiple state’s competitors and a chance to sharpen their skills or hit one of the minimum qualifiers to get to the archery shooters association state championship in Missouri. Justin Hawkins, co-owner of Backwater Bowhunters 3D, said that Tri-state qualifier welcomes competitors from Missouri, Arkansas, and Illinois. “You have to…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – At the Crisp Museum in Cape Girardeau people got a chance to learn some new painting techniques Sunday. The event was plein air painting, another name for painting outdoors. The workshop was a starter event for all skill levels, and no experience is necessary. Ellen Flentge, Curator of Education at Crisp Museum, said this…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI (KBSI)- Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth with their long necks, feathered, scaly skin, and large, dangerous teeth. This weekend, they’ve found their way to Cape Girardeau, stomping their way into the show-me-center. I am fortunate to get to see these creatures first hand and up close, maybe a little too close for comfort. Don’t…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KBSI)- People Organized to Revitalize Community Healing (PORCH) announced the start of a girl’s mentoring program in coordination with Cape Girardeau Public Schools and the Lincoln University Cooperative Extension. The program will focus on the young adult women in the Southside of Cape Girardeau. “We revitalize and make vibrant South Cape,” said Tameka Randle, PORCH executive director….
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A Salem, Mo. man faces murder and other charges after a deadly crash in McCracken County, Ky. on April 28. Jared King, 44, of Salem, Mo. faces murder, wanton endangerment 1st degree (five counts), criminal mischief 1st degree (two counts), criminal mischief 2nd degree (two counts), operating on a suspended/revoked license, failure to yield right…
The Ruby Room at SoutheastHEALTH is a gift shop with unique gifts and apparel. Stop by the Ruby Room and browse its wonderful selection of clothes, purses, lotions, candles, flowers and more. The Ruby Room sells Simply Southern, Bridgewater candles, Proceeds from the Ruby Room are used to benefit patient care services, new technologies and new facilities Visit SEhealth.org/RubyRoom or…
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SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month. Spring is the time motorcyclists pull their bikes out of their garage and hit the open road. It’s good for the soul, the body, and mental health, but what most drivers will tell you is that the roads are a dangerous place to be. The roads can be slick,…
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The force was strong at the Carbondale Public Library on this May the Fourth. The library hosted “May the Fourth Be With You.” There were Star Wars-themed activities at every turn for fans of all ages. Whether people were racing the ozobot pods, or making their own light sabers, there was no shortage of fun on…
Bike to Work and School Day (KBSI)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Stress relief, adventure, family time, fun and fitness, the City of Cape is welcoming schools and work environments to bike and roll. The event took place at the Arena Park Tennis Courts on May 6, 2022 at 6:15 a.m. To learn more contact Christine at 573.339.6604 or email at…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau will add a few needed stop signs to some city streets. During the most recent city of Cape Girardeau council meeting, the council members passed an ordinance allowing the city to place two additional stop signs in an area that has seen issues with accidents in the past. Amy Ferris,…