Devin Kidd

Marion

Multimedia Journalist at KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO)

@kfvsnews Multimedia Journalist covering my home region of southern Illinois. Lover of movies, theme parks, and traveling in my spare time. Opinions are my own.

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Articles

There’s always a season worth adventuring for

6 days ago | floydct.com | Devin Kidd

The hearts of Kentucky hunters are mourning a little this morning, as the spring turkey season officially came to an end as the sun rose and darkness fell on the evening of May 4th. Having had the opportunity to roam these hills a handful of times this season, I can’t complain one bit, as it was, and always is, amazing. I’ve talked with those who tagged out with two birds, and I’ve spoken with those who chased these mountain toms for weeks and were unable to fill a tag.
Ball and others speak to juniors and seniors at Green Dot Summit

1 week ago | floydct.com | Devin Kidd

The Mountain Arts Center hosted the Green Dot Youth Summit on April 30. State Auditor of Public Accounts and Prestonsburg native Allison Ball was the keynote speaker, telling high school juniors and seniors from Floyd and Martin counties about her journey to serving in her current role. Additional speakers, from various organizations around the surrounding communities, spoke as well.
Floyd DCBS hosts “Fun in the Park” child abuse awareness event

1 week ago | floydct.com | Devin Kidd

The Floyd County Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) hosted their annual “Fun in the Park” child abuse awareness event on April 26 at Minnie Ball Park. Frankie Branham, a social service clinician within the department, led the charge in organizing the event. “Every year, usually in January, we begin making preparations for this event: our annual child abuse awareness event,” she said.
Floyd DCBS hosts “Fun in the Park” child abuse awareness event

1 week ago | floydcountytimes.com | Devin Kidd

The Floyd County Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) hosted their annual “Fun in the Park” child abuse awareness event on April 26 at Minnie Ball Park. Frankie Branham, a social service clinician within the department, led the charge in organizing the event. “Every year, usually in January, we begin making preparations for this event: our annual child abuse awareness event,” she said.
Calling is deadly, but silence can be deadlier

1 week ago | floydct.com | Devin Kidd

The author capitalized on this mountain gobbler after striking his attention with some calling, then going silent to pique his interest and bring him within range. Floyd Chronicle and Times photo by Devin Kidd Sometimes, and I’d dare to say more often than not, things don’t go as planned.
Calling is deadly, but silence can be deadlier

1 week ago | floydcountytimes.com | Devin Kidd

Sometimes, and I’d dare to say more often than not, things don’t go as planned. In the world of hunting, and more specifically turkey hunting, we could say a hunt wasn't “textbook.” Call me crazy, but that unpredictability is one of the many reasons why hunting is as enjoyable as it is. For the Eastern Kentucky hunters who call these hills home, we know this tale all too well.
Southern Illinois strawberry season now underway after historic rainfall

1 week ago | kfvs12.com | Devin Kidd

UNION COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Flamm Orchards in Cobden opened for the strawberry season on April 26. It’s a little bit of a later start for the season due to a very wet spring season so far. Many have wondered if the historic rain event in April would affect this year’s strawberry crop. Co-owner Austin Flamm said strawberries do better in a drier environment, and the only effects to this year’s crop was a later start by about three weeks. “We were able to open on Saturday.
The Poshard Foundation issues over $100K in grants to southern Ill. agencies

2 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Devin Kidd

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children awarded grants of $107,500 at a news conference on Wednesday, April 30 at John A. Logan College. A total of 27 grants were given to southern Illinois agencies to be used specifically for services directly dealing with abused, abandoned and neglected children in the region.
FRYSC and Village Care host second Military Appreciation Night

2 weeks ago | floydct.com | Devin Kidd

Village Caregiving of Prestonsburg and the Floyd County Family Resource Youth Service Centers hosted the second Military Appreciation Night on April 24 at Floyd Central High School. Veterans, their families and local/state leaders gathered at the high school to celebrate the sacrifices made by former, current and future military. Attendees were entertained by Jonathan Moore and Zack Runyon, before enjoying a hot meal.
Big changes coming to Heaven’s Kitchen in Saline County

2 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Devin Kidd

HARRISBURG, Ill. (KFVS) - Big changes are coming to a Heartland nonprofit that serves thousands of meals every month to families in Saline County, Illinois. For nearly seven years Heaven’s Kitchen, sponsored by the Fowler-Bonan Foundation, has been a place where organizers say love, dignity and a hot meal come together. Tuesday was the final night before it will take on a whole new look.