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37th Annual Old Timers Days May 25-26

37th Annual Old Timers Days May 25-26

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - The River Hills Antique Tractor Club will hold the 37th annual Old Timers Days on May 25 and 26.

The event will be at the Seminary Picnic Grounds in Perryville, Mo. There will be antique tractors, cars and trucks on display as well as threshing, sawmilling, hay bailing, corn shelling and more.

Several area crafters will be there as well.

For more information, you can call Allen Muench at 573-587-2813 or Jerry Davis at 273-547-4556.

For craft show information, you can all Mary Lou Muench at 573-824-5828 or Sandy Davis and Pam Klaus at 573-547-4556 or e-mail pklaus@davisfs.com.

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1 dead in Kennett crash on US 412

(Source: Rita Redman)

KENNETT, MO (KFVS)- A Cardwell, Mo. woman is dead after a wreck at the corner of US 412 and South Anthony in front of Barton's.

As of right now, the area known as the South Bypass is closed. Police barricades are up at Wal-Mart and Kennett Street.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday Katherine E. Sessums, 48, was driving a 2008 Ford Ranger eastbound on US 412 when the truck crossed the center line and hit a 2007 Western Star Tractor driven by Steven M. Copeland, 49, from Poplar Bluff.

The Highway Patrol says the truck overturned and Sessums was pronounced dead at the scene.

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PBHS Beta Club officers elected

PBHS Beta Club officers elected

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - New Beta Club officers were elected during the Poplar Bluff High School Beta Club’s closing meeting earlier this month.

Alexa Miller  was elected secretary. Aarti Parekh ran unopposed and was named treasurer.  Tristan Moncier won the vote of vice president for the 2013/14 school year.

Not pictured is Ridge Hester, who will serve as president next school year.

According to the school, the Beta Club had 90 members this year, collectively serving over 210 hours of community service, and raising about $2,200. 

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State Treasurer Clint Zweifel returns unclaimed property, including to Southeast Mo.

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel returns unclaimed property, including to Southeast Mo.

(KFVS) - State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced today he has reached an important milestone, returning Unclaimed Property to more than 500,000 accounts since January 2009.

This is the most returned under any State Treasurer since Unclaimed Property became part of the office in 1993.

“Part of my job is to make Unclaimed Property as easy to return to the people who own it as I possibly can,” Treasurer Zweifel said. “By cutting red tape, reducing bureaucracy and modernizing the process, I have returned more than $155 million to more than 500,000 tax payers and cut wait times in half. This is money I hold in trust for tax payers, money people can use to pay bills, buy groceries or even take an unexpected vacation. I hold more than $750 million in Unclaimed Property for more than 4.4 million account owners and will continue to do all I can to reunite this money with the individuals to whom it belongs.”

Gov. Nixon proclaims May 18 National Kids to Parks Day

Gov. Nixon proclaims May 18 National Kids to Parks Day

(KFVS) - Gov. Jay Nixon has proclaimed May 18 as National Kids to Parks Day in the state and encouraged Missourians of all ages to get outside and enjoy our state and local parks.

This national event is sponsored by the National Park Trust and endorsed by Missouri State Parks.

“Whether visiting a local municipal park or one of our state parks and historic sites, the opportunities for enjoying nature are nearly endless,” Gov. Nixon said. “Participating in activities at our parks, from hiking to fishing, create meaningful family memories that contribute to a life-long appreciation of the outdoors.”

Gov. Nixon created the Children in Nature Challenge to encourage activities that introduce children to nature year round. Communities and families can participate in the challenge and learn more at childreninnature.mo.gov.

Three Rivers recognizes 45 students at academic awards ceremony

Three Rivers recognizes 45 students at academic awards ceremony

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff recognized 45 students at its annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony on Friday, May 10.

According to the college, winners were chosen to represent each academic department and career education program, the Three Rivers Centers, honor society students and major student organizations.

“We have an amazing number of world-class students here at Three Rivers, and the Student Excellence Awards give us the opportunity to make sure that they get recognized,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson. “I think it’s a testament to the dedication of our students, and the hard work of our faculty and staff, that we have such a stellar, diverse roster of award winners this year.”

To be eligible to receive an Academic Excellence Award, the college says a student must have completed at least 15 credit hours and have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.