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Missourah Rivalries: Kennett Indians

June 15, 2023

On this episode of Missourah Rivalries, Scott traveled down to the Bootheel to Kennett, home of the Kennett Indians. Scott talks to members of the Kennett girl’s tennis team, who won the state championship for class one. Scott talks to the head coach Janet Hillburn, as well as players Christi Tagjeda, Macy Bazzell and Claire Bean. The girls talk about their time playing tennis, the state championship, and their plans once they graduate.

Next Scott speaks with Senator Jason Bean, who represents Kennett, as well as Dr. Chris Wilson, the superintendent of Kennett Public Schools and David Williams, a school board member. The gentlemen discuss Kennett Public Schools and what Kennett is like.

Kennett is home to just over 10,000 people and is the county seat of Dunklin County.