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Franklin County Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Coroner’s Office and Morgue
BENTON – State and county leaders, first responders, and community members showed up for Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at the new Franklin County Coroner’s Office and Morgue in Benton. Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler. Leffler, who has served as County Coroner for 16 years,...
Windhorst: State Fire Marshal Now Taking Equipment Grant Applications
METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is reminding local fire protection districts that the office of the State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for its Small Equipment Grant Program. “The 117th district is home to large and small fire protection districts, including multiple volunteer firefighting units,” Windhorst...
Jackson assisted living worker arrested in drug bust; charged with elder negligence
Agencies including the TBI, the DEA, and the Brownsville Police Department worked with the U.S. Postal Inspector Service to set up a drug bust. Little did they know who would show up. Pallas Person, 24, is the former assisted living caregiver who was arrested on Monday by Brownsville Police and...
Nicholas Epstein, MD, Joins Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Nicholas Epstein, MD, is joining Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. According to the Saint Francis Healthcare System, Epstein graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia in 2018. He completed his residency from the University of Missouri Healthcare in Columbia in 2021 and his fellowship in 2024.
7th annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show to be held in Perryville
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - The 7th annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show will be returning to downtown Perryville this weekend. On August 16 and 17, downtown Perryville will be filled with trucks, big rig light shows, and live music. Those at the event will be able to see some of the finest rigs in action, enjoy delicious food, and support a great cause.
Gymnastics Finishes 22nd in WCGA Team Academic Rankings
Southeast Missouri Gymnastics achieved an impressive 22nd place finish in the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WGCA) Team GPA Rankings for the 2023-24 academic year, highlighting their academic excellence. The team recorded a collective GPA of 3.6884, with 84% of its gymnasts (16 out of 19) included in the rankings. Notably, eight Redhawks attained a perfect 4.0 GPA, showcasing their exceptional academic performance. The University of Alaska topped the rankings with a GPA of 3.8678, marking significant improvements for several competing teams. Overall, 63 programs reported GPAs of 3.5 or higher, reflecting a strong commitment to academics across the sport.
Small town market in southern Illinois continues to struggle in food desert
In the small town of Cairo, Illinois — about as far south as you can get in Illinois, it had become a real hassle to get fresh food. But that was all supposed to change last summer. A local journalist investigated some of the challenges with the Rise Community...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
Family of Illinois woman shot by police calling for legislative change
(The Center Square) – Lawyers for the family of a Springfield, Illinois, woman shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy are calling for changes, including to the Illinois SAFE-T Act. The July killing of Sonya Massey sparked calls for change around the country. Massey was shot while ducking in her kitchen by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who is now charged with murder. She had called 911 to report a prowler. ...
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