Breanna Harris

Journalist at KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Multimedia Journalist for KFVS12 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Volunteers still needed to assist with recovery efforts in Scott County

2 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

Scott County, Mo. (KFVS) - As many continue to recover following the devastating tornado in Scott County, organizers are reaching out for help with recovery and relief efforts. This includes debris removal, distributing supplies, shelter operations or providing emotional support.
Bell City Head Start Program shutting its doors for good

3 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

BELL CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Some local families that rely on the Bell City Head Start program are wondering what to do after it permanently closes its doors tomorrow. Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC) President Joel Evans says the Head Start program is funded for 51, but enrollment has been at about 22.
Nearly a year after a shooting, Cape Central makes changes for upcoming graduation

4 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - It’s been almost a year since the shooting that took place at the Show Me Center during Cape Central’s graduation ceremony. This year’s ceremony will look a little different than in the past. “Based upon the event that took place at the Show Me Center last year during our graduation ceremony, we made a lot of big and small visible, invisible protocols that were implemented throughout our district. And we’ve had those implemented since the fall,” said Josh Crowell.
Group of researchers travels to survey storm damage in Butler County

1 month ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - It has been a little over a month since the March 14 tornadoes devastated several Heartland communities. And a team of researchers traveled from Virginia to survey the damage in Butler County, Missouri. “It is very rare for us to see a mobile home park that was directly hit by a tornado,” said Monica Arul, assistant professor at Virginia Tech. That is why this group of researchers came to Poplar Bluff.
Newly appointed SEMO president shares plans for the future

1 month ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - On Tuesday, we sat down with Dr. Brad Hodson, the newly appointed 19th president of Southeast Missouri State University, for the first time. Dr. Hodson said he is excited to join the Redhawk family. “Very excited, and they’re really teasing me a little bit because they’ll bring me back for one or two days, and then they will send me back to Joplin. And every time I leave Cape Girardeau, I think I want to stay.
Shield of Armor Wellness Seminar helps first responders, their families check mental health

1 month ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - First responders do a lot to help others. On Monday, April 28, a two-day conference kicked off in Cape Girardeau to help them and their families learn how to cope with their mental health. “It’s very important to me that families are represented at these concerts and learn.
St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau holds memorial mass service for Pope Francis

1 month ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Members of the community came together for a memorial mass service at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau to pray and honor the life of Pope Francis. The mass featured songs, scripture readings, and a message from Bishop Edward Rice. He says as they reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis, Bishop Rice says he will continue to live out his legacy at St. Mary Cathedral.
Inside look of Cape Girardeau West Park Mall renovation project

1 month ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - We are getting an exclusive look inside the West Park Mall as renovations continue, with new stores beginning to open. “To finally see some stores open is quite a relief,” Nick Martin said. It’s been quite the journey for the redevelopment of the Cape West Park Mall. After a year, Nick Martin, the president of Pilot Construction Solutions, invited city leaders and some SEMO business classes to tour the progress.
Delta community continues road to recovery following tornado

1 month ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

DELTA, Mo. (KFVS) - The hard work continues in Delta, Missouri as folks are cleaning up and working to rebuild their homes after an EF2 tornado struck last week. Lisa Mansker and her fiancé were one of several people who were faced with the extent of damage to their home. “We ain’t even lived here six months, you know it was rough,” Mansker said. “We struggled a little bit, I don’t think either of us have actually processed it.”She said it is rough coming to a place that doesn’t feel like home.
Emergency leaders discuss flooding concerns in New Madrid County

2 months ago | kfvs12.com | Breanna Harris

NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Across the Heartland, folks are seeing flooded roads, water rescues and breached levees. Related stories“It’s been a very, very busy four or five days.”That is how New Madrid County Sheriff Joey Higgerson described the past week with the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has seen. But he says luckily, things are starting to slow down just a bit. “Everybody’s been working really hard to make the best out of a bad situation,” Sheriff Higgerson said.