Ruby Room Southeast Hospital
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Career Expo for trade jobs held in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale City Hall and Civic Center held a trades job fair on Tuesday morning through the afternoon. The Egyptian Building Trades of Southern Illinois brought different union trades apprenticeship opportunities to the expo. The trades included painters, iron workers, bricklayers, roofers, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, engineers and more. Union trades are looking for new applicants to fill for…
Children’s Book Week celebrated May 2-8
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – This week is Children’s Book Week from May 2–8. Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Children everywhere participate by attending events at schools, libraries, and bookstores, and celebrating at home with some reading. Sharon Anderson, youth services coordinator at Cape Girardeau Public Library, says books…
Cape Girardeau church holds after-school feeding program
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Bethel Assembly Church in Cape Girardeau held a USDA at risk after-school feeding program was held Tuesday at Arena Park. This was a chance for families with children aged three to 18 to receive free food for each child. Every Tuesday at Arena Park from 3:30-5:30 p.m. families can receive seven suppers, seven snacks, and…
Benton, Ky. police address children driving golf carts
BENTON, Ky. (KBSI) – The Benton Police Department in Kentucky released a statement on Facebook last week regarding children driving on golf carts illegally. The statement was addressed multiple times throughout the year. Driving golf carts on public roadways is illegal for all people. Although, complaints are only addressed to the children. “Within the past few weeks, we’ve had probably…
Several gather to commemorate 95th anniversary of 1927 Poplar Bluff tornado
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KBSI) – A tornado that took the lives of 86 people in 1927 still plays in the minds of Poplar Bluff citizens, who gathered Monday to remember those that were lost to the horrible storm. “We’re just commemorating the 95th anniversary of the tornado that destroyed Poplar Bluff on May 9th, 1927. We just wanted to take…
Spitting Image Boutique and Gifts
Spitting Image Boutique and Gifts carries apparel, shoes, handbags, gifts, jewelry and more. Kendra Scott is one of the top selling jewelry brands. They also feature Myra bags, jeans, and candles. They offer affordable options for everyone. The name Spitting Image came about because the owners are identical twin sisters. 1123 N. Carbon Street Marion, IL 62959 618-998-1999 Visit…
New MoDOT Freight Enhancement Program could lower grocery store prices
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation is starting a Freight Enhancement Program (FRE) this summer. The FRE funding is for transportation methods. The funding must be used toward building or buying and not for operation purposes. Public, private, and non-for-profit entities are invited to send in applications to request funding for non-highway improvement projects. “So, the…
Islamic Center of Cape Girardeau celebrates Eid Al-Fitr
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Millions of Muslims are celebrating the end of Ramadan and this year is even more joyful for the Islamic Center of Cape Girardeau. Eid Al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast a celebration after completing the month of Ramadan where Muslims don’t eat food or drink any liquids from sunrise to sunset. During Ramadan Muslims…
Whitworth’s Gift Chest Jewelers – Mother’s Day
Whitworth’s Gift Chest Jewelers is a third generation, family-owned business, selling fine jewelry, particularly engagement rings, high quality watches, clocks, and even art. Serving the Poplar Bluff and surrounding areas for over 30 years! They have several options for Mother’s Day: stackable rings with birthstones, create birthstone rings representing each individual child or grandchild. They are running a special…
Perryville Regional Airport holds Spring Fly-In
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The second annual Perryville Fly-In took place at the Perryville Regional Airport Sunday. It was time for the community to gather pilots from everywhere to show off their planes. Perryville Regional Airport’s Spring Fly-In was postponed from Friday to Sunday due to weather. However, Reg Gremminger, organizer and airport advisory board member, said the fly-in…
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Perry County, MO
PERRY COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The National Weather Service in Paducah confirms an EF-0 tornado touched down southwest of Brewer on April 30. It happened at 5:02 p.m. The tornado path was .1 miles and 50 yards wide, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah. Straight line wind damage was about 0.4 miles wide and included many large tree…
Strongwoman Sunday class a success in more ways than one
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI) – It was more than just a day to see how high you could throw a sandbag, or whether or not you could lift a heavy stone over a bar. It was a day of empowerment and camaraderie. Rise Performance 618 in Anna, Ill. hosted Strongwoman Sunday, a class designed to teach women how to use strongman…
Southern Illinois Irish Festival returns after five-year hiatus
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – The Southern Illinois Irish Festival returned to Carbondale with a flourish on Saturday. From the music to the outfits, the theme was simple: Have a good time. “We’ve had four or five hundred people, maybe more, coming and going, just having a great time,” emcee Brian Kennedy said. “It’s a great place for the kids and…
Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Golf Tournament raises money for new unit
JACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – It’s the perfect excuse to get out of the office on a sunny Friday afternoon, but it’s also for a good cause. Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson hosted the first Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Golf Tournament. Though the weather sometimes may not cooperate in the final week of April, it did on Friday,…
Jackson police hold prescription drug take back day
JACKSON, MO (KBSI) – Jackson Police Department held a prescription drug take back day on Saturday April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They accepted dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal. The event will take place at 525 South Hope Street in Jackson. It is free and anonymous, no questions asked. The Substance Abuse and Mental…
Spitting Image Boutique
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Jackson PD holds prescription drug take back day
Take Back Day eventJACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Jackson Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration gave the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by hosting a Drug Take Back event Saturday. This event allows the public to bring pills for disposal to Jackson Police. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. ridding their homes of…
Jackson in Bloom offers plant sale and more
Jackson in BloomJACKSON, Mo. (KBSI) – Jackson in Bloom returned for its annual spring family-oriented event held in Jackson. The event was from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. There was an opportunity for community members to buy plants from the Jackson High School Plant sale and enjoy all the activities, vendors, foods, and merchant specials. The event…
Whitworths Jewelers
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Independence Health System
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Independence Health System
“We Raise the Bar for Quality Living” Independence Health System hosts monthly seminars for the community that anyone can attend. They cover everything from Medicare, Medicaid to long-term planning so people can think ahead. 573-547-6546 independencehealthsystem.org Independence Health Systems, Inc. 800 S. Kingshighway Perryville, Missouri 63775 Categories: News
Whitworth’s Gift Chest Jewelers
Whitworth’s Gift Chest Jewelers is a third generation, family-owned business, selling fine jewelry, particularly engagement rings, high quality watches, clocks, and even art. Serving the Poplar Bluff and surrounding areas for over 30 years! Whitworth’s are your diamond brokers! They can order in loose diamonds. In addition to their in-stock inventory, with no obligation to buy. Now, they also carry…
MSHP holds graduation for first Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy
(KBSI) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol held a graduation Friday morning for 10 new trooper to graduate from the MSHP’s first Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy. Watch the graduation ceremony below. Categories: News