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AMP offers scholarships for communications students

AMP offers scholarships for communications students

(KFVS) - Tri-State Advertising & Marketing Professionals is now accepting applications for the 2013 scholarship program, which will award up to three $500 scholarships for the fall 2013 academic year.

Students from the following schools are eligible to apply for the scholarships: Southeast Missouri State University, Mineral Area College, Three Rivers College, Murray State University and Southern Illinois University – Carbondale.

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, mass communications, graphic design, radio/television production or a related field and have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Special consideration will be given to students displaying leadership in the college or university’s official club in one of the previous areas. The completed application, along with supplementary materials, must be received by May 31 to be considered.

Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

(KFVS) - As the end of the school year is approaching, it is time for Prom in a lot of Heartland communities.

You can send us your Prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in the slideshow and possibly on-air.

You can click here to see our Prom 2012 slideshow.

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April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27.

It's a day to turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal.

There will be several locations in the area that will be taking unused or expired medications on Saturday.

The locations are: 

  • Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce, 111 West Pine Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Doniphan Police Department, 124 Jefferson, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • Reynold's County Sheriff's Department, 2319 Green Street in Centerville, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Ellsinore City Hall, 11 West Cleveland, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Dexter Police Department, 305 Cooper Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Piedmont Ambulance Shed, 130 West Elm, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information visit www.dea.gov.

Re-Creation to Perform at VA Medical Center

Re-Creation to Perform at VA Medical Center

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Acting Chief of Voluntary Service for the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Donna Reynolds, announced recently that Re-Creation's "American Gold" show will appwar in the main lobby of the medical center on April 25 at 2 p.m.

The program is open to the public and there is no admission.

The group represents Re-Creation USA, Inc., which provides a national program of live entertainment for America’s hospitalized Veterans in VA Medical Centers and State Veterans Homes.

The BVL Fund, Re-Creation’s longest-running sponsor and a Bowlers of America charity for hospitalized Veterans, help to underwrite tour costs. The Elks National Veterans Service Commission, in conjunction with local B.P.O.E lodges, house Re-Creation touring groups nation-wide. The entire tour is produced in co-operation with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Pull Tab Drive for Brandon Scott April 20 in Poplar Bluff

Pull Tab Drive for Brandon Scott April 20 in Poplar Bluff

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Pull Tab Drive for Brandon Scott will be Saturday, April 20 at the American Legion- PP Highway in Poplar Bluff.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brandon Scott was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 2 and has been saving tabs for the Ronald McDonald House for nine years. You can bring your pull tabs and meet Brandon and Ronald McDonald.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House charities of St. Louis. The goal this year is to collect 3,000 pounds of tabs and raise $3,000.

For more information, you can contact Kim Scott At 573-300-6195.

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MoDOT celebrates National Work Zone Awareness Week April 15-19

MoDOT celebrates National Work Zone Awareness Week April 15-19

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation will celebrate National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 15-19.

To celebrate this week, the Southeast District has planned interactive activities to emphasize the importance of work zone safety.

"In 2012, 8 people were killed in work zones, a decrease from 2011 when 11 people were killed," said District Engineer Mark Shelton. "We want to make sure this progress continues. Our goal is to educate the public, as well as our employees and contractors, to ensure everyone gets home safe at the end of each day."

During Work Zone Awareness Week, check MoDOT's Southeast District facebook and twitter pages to participate in daily safety trivia.

"Work Zone Awareness Week is not only a time to remind drivers of the importance of slowing down and paying attention in work zones," said Shelton. "It is also a great opportunity for MoDOT to receive feedback about our work zones."