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1st and 10 Game of the Week: Republic vs Nixa
NIXA, Mo. — OzarksFirst is live in Nixa for Week 1 of the high school football season. Check out the video above as Chris Pinson previews 1st and 10’s Game of the Week. For more high school football coverage, visit our website located here.
Sikeston Public Schools adds extra layer of security ahead of football season
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - Another school district in the Heartland adds a boost to its security measures for the upcoming football season. When Sikeston Bulldog fans arrive for the season’s first game, they will walk through new metal detectors. School leaders say they’re designed to keep everyone safe.
Summer Dancer; The return, the repair and why it could be back sooner than you think
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “We didn’t realize just how beloved she was until this happened on social media,” members of the Horner family say on their front porch Friday morning. Less than 24 hours ago, they didn’t know if they’d ever see a statue that’s occupied John and Pat Horner’s private land-turned-public park again. The statue, […]
Tipton and California high school football renew rivalry after over 20 years
After over two decades, California and Tipton high school met on the football field, once again. Separated by just 11 miles, the two schools haven't faced off in football since 1999. However, the pair agreed to renew the age-old rivalry to open the 2024 season. California head football coach Kenny Grubb said he first learned of the rivalry when he took over the Pinto program two years ago.
Ex-Chiefs Deneric Prince & Kamal Hadden Sign With New Teams: Report
The Kansas City Chiefs had a few players leave the organization after they were cut at the 53-man deadline — although it’s unclear if KC offered them a practice squad spot or not. The first big-name departure was rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, who finalized a signing with the...
Southern Boone football earns walk-off win over Odessa
Southern Boone took home its first win of the 2024 football season, defeating Odessa in the final seconds of regulation, 32-25. After Odessa jumped out to a 10-8 lead at the half, the Eagles found their footing in the second. The contest was tied at 25 apiece when Logan Bishop...
Springfield's Sat AM 20-30 Miler, 15-16 mph Moving Average Speed.
Springfield's Sat AM 20-30 Miler, 15-16 mph Moving Average Speed. We're trying something new. April-September. A Saturday morning ride option that is in the 20-30 mile distance range, and in the 15-16 mph average moving pace range. Starts and finishes from SBC. (Park in the multi-story City Parking Lot on the corner of McDaniel and Market (enter heading north on Campbell). Please do not park in SBC's lots.)
Missouri father uses a funeral to wean daughter off pacifier
The Bishop family of Festus, Missouri, can smile now, but a few months ago the mood was much more somber as Courtney, Jake and their 3-year-old daughter Hazel said goodbye to a very important member of the family: Hazel's beloved pacifier. "It's not good for her teeth and her jaws and all of that, so we had been trying to wean her off of it for some time," Jake, 35, said. Hazel's beloved pacifier, affectionately known as "Paci," had been with her for years. Jake knew saying goodbye could come with tears and tantrums, so he searched for creative approaches...
Stephen A. Smith gives First Take shoutout to ‘brother from another mother’ Travis Kelce after NFL star signs $100m deal
STEPHEN A. Smith name-dropped Travis Kelce during a sequence on First Take. The ESPN star, 56, gave his flowers to the Kansas City Chiefs star after he inked a $100 million deal with Amazon. Travis and his NFL icon brother Jason Kelce reportedly signed the contract to allow Amazon-owned Wondery to help distribute their popular […]
Off-duty Lyons police officer involved in shootout in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Dozens of officers responded to a shootout that happened during a family reunion in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood Saturday afternoon, police say. An off-duty Lyons police sergeant was involved, and an innocent bystander was caught in the crossfire along with other incidents that occurred during the investigation. Chicago police say just after 7 p.m., a male went up to the off-duty officer from the Lyons Village Police Department, and an argument ensued. During the argument, the offender displayed a weapon. The off-duty sergeant announced his office, at which time both individuals fired shots. The...
National Weather Service Predicts ‘Bonfire Weather’ for Missouri?
Missouri weather can change on a dime. One day the state is blanketed with oppressive heat and the next you'll need to grab a sweater or hoodie. That appears to be what's about to happen as the National Weather Service says Missouri is about to have what they call 'bonfire weather'. Brace yourself.
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