Ashley Smith
Digital Content Producer, KFVS
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Ashley RK Smith first graduated from the Cape Career and Technology Center with a vocational degree in digital media production in May of 2020.
She then continued to Southeast Missouri State University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in art and a minor in mass communication in Dec. of 2020.
She is currently continuing her education at Southern Illinois University, working on a second Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. She plans to work on a Master's after her graduation.
Ashley began her career at KFVS in October 2019 as a digital content producer.
When not working, Ashley enjoys dabbling in nature photography.
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In the Heartland, Johnson County will get a $8,500,000 loan.
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The grants were awarded for projects in 10 counties, including three in the Heartland.
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The office is currently located at City Hall and is responsible for water, sewer, recycling and trash billing and collection.
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The 47th Annual Sweet Corn Festival in East Prairie is June 25 and 26.
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will be celebrating the Missouri Bicentennial by attending several events in July and August.
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There are 13 planned including sites in Sikeston and Perryville.
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A manufactured home being transported on Interstate 24 in McCracken County caught on fire during the evening commute on Thursday.
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Students, staff and faculty who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear a face mask.
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The Western Kentucky Career and Technology Center (WKCTC) has received a $20,000 donation from Rotary Club of Paducah.
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The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a crash involving a Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy and another car.
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The fire is between the KY 725/Woodville Road and Emily Drive, in the 7400 block.
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Twenty-five women. between the ages of 17 and 25, competed for the title of Miss Illinois.
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Ryder, who was representing the Windy City, scored top talent.
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The Egyptian Health Department reported two new COVID-19 cases in Gallatin County on June 18.
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Juneteenth has been previously recognized by Missouri law in 2003, as “Emancipation Day.”
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Christian Richard Martin, a former airplane pilot from Christian County, has been convicted for the murder of three Kentuckians.
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Big Rivers Electric Corporation (BREC), and Kentucky Industrial Utilities Customers (KIUC) will be returning $13.3 million in bill credits to BREC’s Kentucky customers. due to a settlement.
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It includes clinics at West Plains, Farmington, Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Paragould, Pocahontas.
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The online educational program is called The Simply Out of the Box cooking series.
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A recent inspection found that the the Mayfield Creek Bridge has been damaged by overweight vehicles crossing it.
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The Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Food Bank has started a virtual food drive program called Fenly.
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Due to a decrease in COVID-19 cases in the region, the Pinckneyville Community Hospital updated their visitor guidelines on June 16.
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The KCTCS Board of Regents stated several factors went into the decision, including the financial hardships many families suffered due COVID-19.
Saline County had one case, and Gallatin County had three cases.
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A crash off of West Cape Rock Drive left some residents without power.
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Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying attempted burglary suspects.
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Billingtion admitted she had kicked the door of the home in, and stole a letter addressed to the residents.
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The event will be at the Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex, starting at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.
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The fawn should recover, it is being rehabilitated at Watkins Wildlife Rehab.
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The borer is a small, metallic green, invasive beetle from Asia.
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Litha is one of the eight sabbats celebrated during the year by many different pagan denominations.
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The Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri hosted an open house on June 4.
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Hardin County, Johnson County, Pope County, Pulaski County, and Union County each had one case.
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On May 29, the Dyersburg Police Department learned of the threats allegedly made by Roberson, toward the officers, due to their involvement in a recent investigation.
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The Graves County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of the gate at the Bethel Church of Christ Cemetery.
Saline County had one case, and Gallatin County had two cases.
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The Jackson County Health Department is holding a household chemical collection on June 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Michael Moore, 44, was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated domestic battery in the death of Robin Renee Williams on Wednesday, June 2.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois is bring back their summer programs this year.
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Johnson County had one new case, and Union County had the other case.
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Brian Alworth says Sunday will end up as a much nicer day, with mainly clear skies and highs in the low to mid-70s, which is still cool for this time of year.
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The Marion Carnegie Library hosted their Summer Reading Kickoff Color Run on May 29.
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The Egyptian Health Department reported one new case of COVID-19 in Saline County on May 29.
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The Bi-County Health Department reported 11 new COVID-19 cases in the region on May 29.