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Give the gift of life this summer, give blood

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:17am
Give the gift of life this summer, give blood

 

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations this summer.

Red Cross officials say blood donations often decline during the summer, when schools are out and vacations are in.

The Red Cross encourages donors to make an appointment to give now.

Donors who present to give blood between May 23 and 31 in honor of Memorial Day could win one of five $1,000 American Express gift cards to create their own summer of stories.

The Red Cross says they serve about 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country, including many Veterans Affairs medical centers.

You can learn more and make an appointment to donate blood by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Butler County, MO

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2 arrested in connection with Poplar Bluff shooting

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 4:19pm
James Dorris (Source: Poplar Bluff PD)

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS)- Poplar Bluff Police have arrested two people in connection with a shooting late Sunday afternoon.

James A. Dorris, 37, from Lugoff, S.C., was charged with first degree assault (3 counts), armed criminal action and endangering the welfare of a child.

Heather Dorris, 36, also from Lugoff, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

According to Poplar Bluff police, the two traveled through Poplar Bluff from South Carolina on their way to Bunker, Mo. They were found and arrested in Bunker, Mo.

Police say after the broadcast of surveillance images of the suspect, they received several calls with information which helped identify the people traveling with the suspect and eventually the suspect himself.

The Poplar Bluff Police Department responded to the area of Business Highway 60 and Business Highway 67 in reference to shots fired at a vehicle late Sunday afternoon. 

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Heart and Sports Scores 4/29

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 11:50am

(KFVS)- Here are a look at your Heartland Sports scores.

H.S. Baseball

Jackson---4
Cape Central---3

Notre Dame---14
NMCC---0

Scott City---2
Chaffee---0

Bloomfield---7
Oran---10

Poplar Bluff---4
Dexter---1

Sikeston---10
Kennett---6

H.S. Soccer (Girls)

Saxony Lutheran---8
North Co.-0

Sikeston---3
Poplar Bluff--0

H.S. Softball

Leopold---13
Meadow Hts.---1

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MoDOT reminds drivers to watch for motorcycles

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 9:00am
MoDOT reminds drivers to watch for motorcycles

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation encourages motorcyclists and motorists to safely “share the road” this May in observation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

All motorists are reminded to watch for motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe, while motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists. According to MoDOT, there were 276 motorcyclists killed from 2010-2012.

“We’re seeing more and more motorcycles on the highways,” said Leanna Depue, chair of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety’s executive committee. “Drivers of all vehicles need to be extra attentive. A motorcycle is one of the smallest vehicles on our roads, often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot. Everyone needs to watch for motorcycles.”

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First ‘Athletes of the Month’ announced

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:42pm
First ‘Athletes of the Month’ announced

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Poplar Bluff Mules Booster Club has implemented an Athlete of the Month recognition program, designated for a male and female high school athlete who exemplifies a positive attitude, enthusiasm, leadership skills, work ethic, high moral character and integrity, as determined by their coaches.

April’s Athletes of the Month were sophomores Matt King and Cassidy Harris.

Harris is a multi-sport athlete representing Polar Bluff High School in basketball and swimming. She holds an All-Conference title in four swimming events and was the conference champion in the 50-meter free and the 200-meter free relay for the 2012/13 school year. Harris currently holds six school swim team records.

King is a team captain for the Mules wrestling team. He is a two-time district champion, two-time state qualifier and placed fifth at the state competition in 2012. King has also received the MVP award from Coach Brian Wisdom and his teammates.

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Rte. VV to close for railroad crossing repairs

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 3:59pm
Rte. VV to close for railroad crossing repairs

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route VV will be closed while railroad crews perform railroad crossing repairs.

This section of road is located between Shawnee Lane and Route B.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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AMP offers scholarships for communications students

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 3:18pm
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.

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