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Charleston man sentenced to 8 years for distributing fentanyl
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A Charleston man was sentenced to eight years in prison for distributing fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming announced Tuesday that a man from Charleston, Missouri was sentenced to eight years in prison for the offense of distribution of fentanyl. Kyrron Haynes, 29, appeared...
School district to implement metal detectors, ban book bags after student fired gun on school property
CHARLESTON, Mo. — A local school district will implement metal detectors and will ban backpacks after a student fired a gun into the ground on school property Tuesday. The incident in Charleston, Missouri, happened at Charleston High School's football field. In a Facebook post, the district said the student was taken into custody immediately and the weapon was taken.
Charleston R-I School Board announces new safety plan
CHARLESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Charleston R-I School Board announced a new safety plan on Wednesday, March 27. The plan, effective immediately and until further notice, includes:. Metal detectors will be used at Charleston Jr./Sr. High School (7-12) for all students upon entrance daily. Backpacks, book bags, purses and other...
NMCC star Jadis Jones named MBCA Mr. Show-Me Basketball
NEW MADRID, Mo. (KFVS) - New Madrid County Central Basketball star Jadis Jones has been named MBCA Mr. Show-Me Basketball. Jones led the Eagles to back-to-back Class 3 State Titles by averaging 27 points and 12 rebounds per contest. Allie Turner of John Burroughs was named MBCA Miss Show-Me Basketball.
Minor earthquake detected near Caruthersville, Missouri
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - The United States Geological Survey reported a minor earthquake Wednesday morning in Pemiscot County, Mo. The USGS recorded the magnitude 2.0 quake at 1:07 a.m. CDT on March 27 at a depth of 5.8 miles. It was centered about 5 miles southwest of Caruthersville. According...
Dexter police investigating reports of stolen vehicles, guns
DEXTER, Mo. (KFVS) - Police are investigating separate reports of stolen vehicles and guns in Dexter. According to a release from the Dexter Police Department, officers responded to the 700 block of W. Elk Street around 4:08 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 for a report of a stolen vehicle. During...
Sloppy start proves costly for Risco in 4-0 L to East Prairie
RISCO – Baseball is a game of fundamentals and when a team lacks those – even for a brief moment – it can prove costly. Risco learned that lesson on Wednesday, as it struggled through an opening inning against East Prairie, and it ultimately cost the hosts, as the Eagles earned a 4-0 victory.
Barn damaged by wind in New Madrid Co.
NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A barn was damaged by wind on Monday morning, March 25. According to the National Weather Service reports, the roof was blown off of a barn just before 9:30 a.m. The barn is in Matthews off of County Road 623.
Lovelady, other young Bearcats to test Bernie
The Dexter High School baseball squad is an interesting mix of experience and glaring youth this spring, but second-year coach Steve Edwards is molding the two in a fairly successful manner, thus far. “These (young) kids have played a lot of baseball, even before they got (to our program),” Edwards...
Sims powers Sikeston past Kelly with another hat trick
SIKESTON — For the second time in a week, Kennedi Sims’ hat trick propelled Sikeston to a commanding victory over Kelly, this time in a 6-1 conquest at Bill Lawson Memorial Field at the Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 27. Sims' scoring prowess is fueling the Lady Bulldogs’...
National Weather Service warns of blowing dust, hazardous driving conditions for larger vehicles
(KFVS) - Due to high winds Monday, the National Weather Service is warning people of blowing dust and dangerous driving conditions for large vehicles. A wind advisory is in effect through 5 a.m. on Tuesday. A high wind warning goes into effect at 2 p.m. for the Bootheel and Lake County, Tennessee until 1 a.m. on Tuesday.
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