Josh Seabaugh

The McCracken County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing child who was last seen in McCracken County.

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 1286/North Friendship Road in McCracken County next week.

Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office have arrested five people during a drug investigation that took place in the afternoon.

Six people have been arrested after they were indicted earlier this month on drug trafficking charges.

Paducah Police are searching for a couple after their two-year-old daughter reportedly tested positive for cocaine.

The City of Clinton, Ky. announced that City Hall will be closed for the time being

The Fowler-Bonan Foundation will be hosting a free soup giveaway in Marion this weekend.

Mercy and Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees have finalized a lease agreement so that Mercy can operate and manage the county-owned hospital in Perryville, Mo.

Two Bardwell men are facing charges in connection with an investigation into the sexual exploitation of a teenaged girl.

John A. Logan Men’s Basketball team defeated Northwest Florida State 73-70 on Saturday, March 25 in the NJCAA Finals.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joined lawmakers and local officials to sign three pieces of legislation that will support law enforcement as well as increase public safety.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joined lawmakers, recovery and addiction experts, and an addiction survivor to sign two pieces of legislation that will support efforts to help Kentuckians fighting addiction.

Cape Girardeau Police are investigating a reported shooting that occurred near a laundromat

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment about abandoned mine lands reclamation projects.

More charges were filed against two suspects in connection with a shooting inside a bar and grill in Cape Girardeau.

On March 23, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear provided a Team Kentucky Update.

Southern Illinois University is partnering with the City of Carbondale Fire Department to create a new program called Badd Axe Ladies.

Southeast Missouri State University is celebrating 150 years of educating students with a year long celebration.

A man released to a halfway house in Paducah has been arrested for violating his parole and for failing to comply with the sex offender registry.

The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department held its annual Part Time Job Fair at the Osage Centre.

Rapper-songwriter Waka Flocka Flame is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, along with fellow Rapper Rubi Rose.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding Missourians to be careful this spring since bears will be coming out of their dens in search of food.

Career Services at John A. Logan College in Carterville is hosting their annual JALC Job Fair on Wednesday, March 22.

Firefighters were at the preparation plant of an Illinois coal mine this evening, but thanks to workers at the plant, as well as local fire departments, the fire has been extinguished.

A West Kentucky Middle schooler has had her artwork chosen to be part of the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Challenger Learning Center in Paducah, Ky.

On March 3, a Declaration of Emergency was put in place in McCracken County, Ky. after being hit by a tornado. About 2 weeks later, an update was put out on the cleanup process.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has provided another Team Kentucky Update on March 16.

Ill. Governor JB Pritzker, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that the state is launching a $29.6M program. This program will distribute more than 60,000 High Efficiency Particulate Air purifiers to Illinois schools.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month early with a wide variety of special events.

The Southern 7 Child Abuse Prevention Coalition will be hosting several events in the southern 7 counties of Illinois in April. The Massac County event will be “Superheroes Stand Up for Children.”

Piedmont lifted the city-wide boil water order on Sunday, March 12.

Check the scores and highlights for Heartland Hoops on Heartland News at 10.

Southeast Missouri State University will soon experience some changes to their academic programs.

Hickman County will receive almost $13,000 in emergency funds to assist with road replacement.

Southeast Missouri State University Department of Athletics has announced information regarding tickets for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament that the SEMO Redhawks will participate in.

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is offering young children the chance to play baseball this summer.

The Chester Bridge that connects Missouri and Illinois will be replaced as MoDOT has announced the team in charge of the project.

On March 9, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear, Kentucky Emergency Management Director Jeremy Slinker and Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander attended the Team Kentucky update.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is holding an open house, facility tours, networking and a workshop in recognition of Small Business Development Center Day.

A man from Pemiscot County, Mo admitted possessing a machine gun after a shootout last year.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians that Medicaid enrollees must once again participate in an annual renewal.

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance welcomes spring with an indoor ritual known as Ostara.

In Historic Downtown Sikeston, a day of fun is planned for Saturday, March 11.

A woman from Branson, Mo. was sentenced to federal prison on meth charges.

Baptist Health Paducah is expecting more first-time donors at blood drives after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration lifted a deferral guidance that prevented people from donating.

Illinois High school students will be soon gathering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. They will be competing in the Illinois Design Educators Association regional competition.

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission that governs Missouri Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for Missouri projects.

After a tornado hit McCracken County on Friday, many homes were damaged and some even destroyed. After the storm cleared, assessments were conducted of the damage from the storm.

The crash happened around 6 a.m. near the 21 mm of KY 80 east.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife First Lady Teresa Parson will be visiting Europe next week. Not on vacation, but on an International Trade Mission.