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State Treasurer offers financial "spring cleaning" checklist

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 10:27am
State Treasurer offers financial "spring cleaning" checklist

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KFVS) - State Treasurer Clint Zweifel is providing Missourians a financial “spring cleaning” checklist.

Zweifel says he hopes Missourians will use to keep their finances in order and their property from becoming unclaimed property.

“There are a few simple steps each of us can take on a regular basis to keep our records up-to-date and our estates in order,” Treasurer Zweifel said. “It is important that we check on our accounts, safe deposit boxes, life insurance policies and wills. By making sure that our contact information is correct, our fees are paid up and changes made, Missourians can help keep their property where it belongs and avoid having to file Unclaimed Property claims to get it back.”

Here are a few “spring cleaning” tips for your finances from Zweifel:

1.      Make sure your bank has your current information. If you have moved or changed your name, be sure to inform your bank.

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TRC to help SRG Global retain 350 jobs

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 10:27am
TRC to help SRG Global retain 350 jobs

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Officials at Three Rivers College say the school has finalized an agreement with SRG Global in Portageville for training that will allow SRG to retain 350 jobs.

According to the college, the agreement is part of Missouri’s “Job Retention Training Program,” designed to help keep and develop jobs in Missouri through workforce education.

Three Rivers will provide the majority of the training and is expected to provide administrative support to SRG Global through its Career Training & Workforce Development division.

“This agreement is just one example of the way Three Rivers has been building partnerships to improve the lives of people in Southeast Missouri,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of Three Rivers College. “We believe that by taking a proactive role in workforce development, we can prepare our region to thrive in the economy of the future.”

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Three Rivers represents Southeast Missouri at MCCA ‘Rally Day’

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Wednesday, February 27th, 12:13 pm
Three Rivers represents Southeast Missouri at MCCA ‘Rally Day’

JEFFERSON CITY,MO (KFVS) -  Three Rivers College leadership turned out in Jefferson City on Wednesday, Feb. 20 as Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) held their annual rally day in the Capitol building.

Representing Three Rivers College at Rally Day was Dr. Devin Stephenson, college president; Wilbur Thornton, trustee; Missy Marshall, director of the Three Rivers Center at Sikeston; Bill Hampton, director of the Three Rivers Center at Dexter; Connie Hampton, director of the Three Rivers Center at Malden; Janine Heath, special assistant to the president; and Teresa Johnson, director of Communications.

MCCA gave out stickers with “Fair Share,” printed on them, as they look to lobby members of the Joint Committee on Education, which is currently drafting a new funding formula for higher education.

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MoDOT calls for innovative ideas to save money, improve safety

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Friday, February 22nd, 12:07 pm
MoDOT calls for innovative ideas to save money, improve safety

(KFVS) – The Missouri Department of Transportation is looking to its industry partners for ways to make its operations faster, safer and less expensive.

This is the second year for MoDOT’s “Call to Industry” competition, which asks for innovative ideas to make the department a better organization.

“This year, we are interested in innovations related to customer and employee safety, customer service, customer mobility, and road and bridge maintenance,” said Mike Shea, MoDOT Maintenance Liaison Engineer. “Our focus is to find new innovations that save money, save time, simplify work or improve safety.”

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Local, small business Black Friday sales

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 11:00am
Local, small business Black Friday sales

With the holidays coming up fast, Black Friday will be here before we know it.

Every year we hear about the craziness at big name stores like Walmart, Target, etc. As a change of pace, we want to hear from local, small businesses and others in the community!

Will you be having any Black Friday sales or deals? If so, what are they? What are some tips you can give to people in your community wanting to shop more "local?"

If you're a local restaurant, will you have different hours and specials to cater to the Black Friday shoppers?

Is anyone in the community: churches, community centers, etc. offering babysitting for those that will be out in the early a.m. for shopping?

You can e-mail Amber Ruch, County News Web Producer at aruch@kfvs12.com. The information you provide will be featured online and on-air. Make sure to include a picture or two of your business!

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Orscheln to offer Black Friday deals

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, November 16th, 2012, 5:22pm
Orscheln to offer Black Friday deals

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Orscheln Farm and Home will be offering some Black Friday deals all weekend.

The store will be open Thursday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23 at 6 a.m. with deals all weekend.

Only on Thanksgiving, you can get:

  • $200 off certain gun safes
  • 25 percent off men's, lady's and kid's footwear
  • $40 outdoor log swing
  • 25 percent off all toys Thanksgiving Day
  • Blankets and throws will be as low as $1.99 each through Sunday

Orscheln locations include Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Dexter, Poplar Bluff and Murray, Ky.

You can click here to visit Orscheln online.

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Hefner Furniture offering Black Friday deals

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, November 16th, 2012, 5:11pm
Hefner Furniture offering Black Friday deals

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Hefner Furniture and Appliance in Poplar Bluff and Farmington is offering some Black Friday deals.

The store says they will be closed Thanksgiving Day and opening two hours earlier on Black Friday for customer convenience.

The Black Friday deals hours will be from 7 a.m. to noon. Five hours, five brands 50 percent off. There will also be half-off savings on Lane, Flexsteel, Ashley, Broyhill and Sealy mattresses.

Special financing and store savings will be available after noon through Saturday.

You can click here to visit Hefner's online.

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