Arkansas has approximately 800 ventilators and 500-550 available now and will send 5 ventilators to the state of Louisiana to help in their fight.

Illinois State Police wants drivers to be more cautious when driving on rural roads.

Each bracelet has a special message for healthcare workers.

The Reynolds County administrators have issued a stay-at-home order and a limited entry order for non-residents.

As of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, the Cape Girardeau County Health Department reports a total of 24 COVID-19 cases.

Federal agencies are working together to help the State of Missouri expand medical capacity, in case of a surge in COVID-19 patients in coming days and weeks.

Six individuals have recovered enough to be released from isolation

Bollinger County announced another case of COVID-19 on April 8.

The Health Department has been notified of Jefferson County’s first death due to COVID-19.

The Scott County Sheriff, Wes Drury, has reported that one Sikeston man and one Scott City man were arrested for bringing contraband into the Scott County Jail.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) received approval from FEMA for COVID-19 related housing in Mt. Vernon.

The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has been notified of one new positive COVID-19 case within Williamson county.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported Wednesday, April 8, that 2 more people died in the last week due to influenza.

The faculty at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale will be providing a key ingredient needed for the tests.

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the race for governor in Missouri.

Missouri Attorney General Eric has served three St. Louis-area businesses with Cease and Desist Letters after receiving complaints that these businesses were selling face masks at inflated prices.

Fifteen officers have tested positive so far, according to a spokesperson for the department.

WGU Missouri has announced the return of its “Fund My Classroom” initiative aimed at helping teachers throughout Missouri expand their curriculum and employ innovative techniques to engage and challenge students.

Kentucky will receive $21.7 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for 25 Community Health Centers (CHCs) in Kentucky to combat the coronavirus.

Five health centers in Southern Illinois have received over $6.2 million in grants to help combat the spread of coronavirus.

Illinois will now allow remote notarization during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, David L. Bernhardt, announced a proposal for expanded hunting and fishing across more than 2.3 million acres of 97 national wildlife refuges and 9 national fish hatcheries.

They issued 651 Hemp Growers licenses for the 2019 season.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded more than $27 million in coronavirus response grant funding to 29 Missouri community health centers (CHCs).

SSM Health has created a ‘surge plan’ in order to prepare for an influx of COVID-19 patients.

The spring Downtown Tailgate Flea Market was canceled.

The health department announced the fifth confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county on Wednesday, April 8.

The Arkansas State University was placed on lockdown early Wednesday morning after a student was shot.

Governor Andy Beshear will hold a daily briefing at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

Governor JB Pritzker will hold a daily briefing at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

Governor Mike Parson will hold a daily briefing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 on the COVID-19 response.

Governor Bill Lee will hold a daily briefing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

In a Facebook post, the fire chief said due to someone’s reckless actions, the homes of two families were damaged and lives were put in jeopardy.

A mother is facing charges after two children died in a fire.

Help is available for domestic violence situations.

Southeast Missouri State University’s Fault Line Film Festival will celebrate 10 years of showcasing the creative talents of filmmaking students during an entirely online version of the festival on April 10-18.

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senate Democratic leaders today in sending a letter to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin.

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined 35 Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration to take additional action to ensure workers receive unemployment insurance benefits as quickly as possible.

Disability rights advocates are asking Governor Andy Beshear to help make sure Kentuckians with disabilities have equal access to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The resident, a woman in her 40s, is at home in isolation.

Have you been doing a lot of cleaning to keep the germs away during the pandemic? If so, plumbers warn you could be damaging your pipes.

A Calloway County resident has died from COVID-19.

The county commission and health officer issued a stay at home order and limited entry for non-residents.

The future of voting in elections could change with impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation.

One person was injured after a semi truck overturned on an Interstate 57 exit ramp.

A homicide investigation is underway after the body of an 18-year-old female was found.

During the investigation process it was determined the person with COVID-19 had dual residency in another county outside of the Southern Seven region.

People said they are enjoying their time outside while still maintaining social distancing orders.

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center reported the first death in the county from COVID-19.

The Jackson County Health Department was notified of five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on April 7.

Covid-19 has changed the way people clean, including firefighters.

The Horseshoe Lake Fire Department (HLFD) has issued a no burn ban for the Horseshoe Lake Fire District until further notice.

The sound of church bells remind all of us we are not alone.

A man has been arrested after he hit another man with his vehicle Friday morning in downtown Paducah.

Gov. Beshear said latex-free gloves, gowns and N95 and surgical masks remain in tight supply in the Commonwealth.

The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has been notified of three new positive COVID-19 cases within Franklin and Williamson county.

All lanes of I-69 were reopened at 3 a.m.

Cities and hospitals in Tennessee can apply for grants to help with their COVID-19 response.