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Johnson & Johnson says booster dose of its COVID shot prompts strong response

Johnson & Johnson said in statement Tuesday that it ran two early studies in people previously given its vaccine and found that a second dose produced an increased antibody response in adults from age 18 to 55. The study’s results haven’t yet been peer-reviewed.

FILE - This file image shows vials of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.

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Scattered rain with a few storms is possible this afternoon and evening.

First Alert: Cold front bringing rain, storms, cooler air

Missouri

Several law enforcement agencies are searching for Jonathan Stewart, 23 of Hayti, after he...

Search underway for escapee from Pemiscot Co. courthouse

Kentucky-Tennessee

KHS said the puppy had inflamed skin that was swollen from infection, missing fur and was...

Malnourished puppy dumped at Kentucky Humane Society in box labeled ‘Help Me’

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Illinois

Southern 7 Health Dept. reports 86 new cases of COVID-19

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Miya Andrews

The Southern Seven Health Department reported 86 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, September 20.

News

Restaurant says their sales were affected by SEMO District Fair

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Noelle Williams

The SEMO District Fair’s return was a success, but local restaurants question if this success fed into their bottom lines.

Illinois

Egyptian Health Dept. reports 107 new cases of COVID-19

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Miya Andrews

The Egyptian Health Department reported on Monday, September 20, that 107 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported.

Education

Cape Central Middle School hopes to cut down on vandalism due to TikTok challenge

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Amber Ruch

A TikTok challenge appears to have made it to schools in the Heartland, including the the Cape Girardeau School District.

Events

Current River Cares event to offer counseling services after fire at The Landing

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Jeremy J. Ford

The Family Counseling Center in Van Buren is hosting a community event to offer counseling services.

News

Southern Ill. pumpkin patch ready for 2021 season

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Colin Baillie

The Bandy family’s marked its 35th year inviting visitors out to kick off the fall season in Johnston City.

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Gov. Pritzker executive order allows Ill. schools to exclude students, staff with COVID-19

Updated: 13 hours ago

By WGEM

Governor Pritzker stressed on Monday that people are required to remove themselves if they have COVID-19 or came in close contact with someone who contracted the virus.

News

St. John AME Church in Kennett holds workforce development class

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Breanna Harris

St. John AME church in Kennett is helping to meet the needs of the community by offering workforce development training.

News

Van Buren officer recognized for saving woman from fire at The Landing

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Amber Ruch

A police offer was recognized for his work during a massive fire at The Landing.

News

Humane Society of Southeast Mo. looking to move into new building in late fall

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Mike Mohundro

The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri is only a couple months away from opening up its new facility in Cape Girardeau.

News

Utility lines damaged because of shots fired in southeast Missouri

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Mike Mohundro

Ten occurrences have happened since the start of September for this particular company. Fiber optic cables have been riddled by bullets, causing damages and outages.

Missouri

Cape Girardeau Co. reported 75 new cases of COVID-19

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Miya Andrews

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center reported 75 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, September 20.

News

Gov. Beshear: ‘Due to national shortage, there will not be enough monoclonal antibody infusions anywhere. Get the vaccine’

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Amber Ruch

Governor Andy Beshear will give a Team Kentucky update on Monday, September 20.

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First Alert: Isolated rain, storms possible

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Marsha Heller

Isolated showers and a few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, but the main event will arrive early Tuesday.

Illinois

Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Dept. reports 57 new cases of COVID-19

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Miya Andrews

The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, September 20,

National

Oklahoma sets 7 executions in 6 months; 1st since 2015

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Associated Press

Oklahoma sets the first executions since putting lethal injections on hold 6 years ago, following series of mishaps.

National

US officials defend expulsion of Haitians from Texas town

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Associated Press

More than 320 migrants arrived in Port-au-Prince on three flights Sunday, and Haiti said six flights were expected Tuesday.

National

Police: 2 shot at Virginia high school, suspect in custody

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Associated Press

Newport News police Chief Steve Drew said Monday that one victim at Heritage High School was shot in the face and the other in the leg.

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National

Houston officer dead, another injured while serving warrant

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Associated Press

Authorities say William Jeffrey, who joined the police department in 1990, was pronounced dead at a Houston hospital and Sgt. Charles Vance was in stable condition.

Events

Foundation donates $675K to build new crisis maternity home in Cape Girardeau

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Amber Ruch and Brooke Buckner

The Mabee Foundation donated $675,000 to Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri to build a new crisis maternity home.

National

FBI searches Florida home of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend

Updated: 10 hours ago

By CURT ANDERSON

The FBI’s Tampa office said in a tweet that it was serving a search warrant, and local media reported that 23-year-old Brian Laundrie’s parents were seen getting into a police vehicle outside the home. Agents would not comment further.

Events

Combined public meeting to be held on Johnson’s Shut-Ins, Taum Sauk Mountain, Jay Nixon State Parks

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Marsha Heller

Representatives from Missouri State Parks will be holding a combined informational meeting on Johnson’s Shut-Ins, Taum Sauk Mountain, Jay Nixon State Parks on Saturday, October 2.

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JALC campus procedures for governor’s vaccine mandate now in effect

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Amber Ruch

In compliance with Governor JB Pritzker’s mandate, COVID-19 vaccine procedures have gone into effect at John A. Logan College.

Traffic

ISP investigating deadly crash involving ATV, pick-up truck

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Marsha Heller

Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating a deadly crash involving an ATV and a pick-up truck in Randolph County.

Safe, Not Scared: Novel Coronavirus

52 new COVID-19 cases reported in Perry Co., Ill

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Marsha Heller

The Perry County Health Department reported 52 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, September 20.

National

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Updated: 22 hours ago

By LAURAN NEERGAARD

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.

National

Shooting at Russian university leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt

Updated: 19 hours ago

By JIM HEINTZ

A student opened fire Monday at a university in Russia, leaving six people dead and 28 hurt, before being shot by police and detained, officials said.

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Over 300 national guardsmen deployed to assist medical facilities in Tennessee

Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 5:17 AM CDT

By Action News 5 Staff

As COVID-19 continues to strain hospitals, more National Guard troops have been deployed across Tennessee to help staff overwhelmed at hospitals and medical facilities.