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Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 30 in East Prairie

Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 30 in East Prairie

EAST PRAIRIE, MO (KFVS) - Trunk or Treat will be hosted by the East Prairie Ministerial Alliance on October 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The event will be at K.S. Simpkins Park in East Prairie, 510 West Virginia.

There will be two bands playing that night, Ravenhill and Sons from Nashville Tenn.

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Spooky decorations in East Prairie

Spooky decorations in East Prairie

EAST PRAIRIE, MO (KFVS) - Viewer Melissa Gregory sent us these pictures of some Halloween decorations.

Gregory says her cousin, Wesley Harvell, makes decorations every year. She says they throw a safe Halloween costume party for their children and friends' children.

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Send holiday cheer to troops with 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' program

Send holiday cheer to troops with 'Holiday Mail for Heroes' program

(KFVS) - The American Red Cross will be collecting and distributing cards that send words of encouragement, gratitude and cheer to America's heroes for the holiday season.

Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 7, Americans can give something that means something by sending a card of thanks and support to members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

The Red Cross is inviting the public to send messages of thanks and holiday cheer until Dec. 7 by mailing them to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

To ensure that cards are delivered on time for the holidays, the Red Cross says they must be postmarked no later than Dec. 7. Individuals are asked to refrain from sending "care packages," monetary donations or using glitter or any other kinds of inserts with the cards.

Voting for County News Facebook Cover Photo Contest rescheduled

Voting for County News Facebook Cover Photo Contest rescheduled

(KFVS) - The Fall Cover Photo Contest for our County News Facebook pages began Monday, September 24 with photo submissions and we have decided to push back the date for voting.

You can submit a picture or pictures of what you think best represents fall in your county. Send the pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. With the picture, make sure to include your name, what county it represents and where in that county the picture was taken. Pictures without at least your name and the county name will not be included.

Submissions due Monday for County News Facebook Fall Cover Photo Contest

Submissions due Monday for County News Facebook Fall Cover Photo Contest

(KFVS) - The Fall Cover Photo Contest for our County News Facebook pages begins Monday, September 24 with photo submissions.

You can submit a picture or pictures of what you think best represents fall in your county. Send the pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. With the picture, make sure to include your name, what county it represents and where in that county the picture was taken. Pictures without at least your name and the county name will not be included.

Voting on the pictures will begin Monday, Oct. 1.

Submissions for Fall Cover Photo Contest for County News Facebook pages begins

Submissions for Fall Cover Photo Contest for County News Facebook pages begins

(KFVS) - The Fall Cover Photo Contest for our County News Facebook pages begins Monday, September 24 with photo submissions.

You can submit a picture or pictures of what you think best represents fall in your county. Send the pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. With the picture, make sure to include your name, what county it represents and where in that county the picture was taken. Pictures without at least your name and the county name will not be included.

Voting on the pictures will begin Monday, Oct. 1.

September is Hunger Action Month, SEMO Food Bank participates

September is Hunger Action Month, SEMO Food Bank participates

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Southeast Missouri Food Bank is part of a national movement to raise awareness and take action to help the 64,000 Southeast Missourians experiencing hunger monthly.

According to the SEMO Food Bank, September is Hunger Action Month. Throughout the month, Feeding America's nationwide network of more than 200 food banks, including Southeast Missouri Food Bank, is working to engage citizens to take action and help spread the word about how pervasive hunger is in every community.

The SEMO Food Bank is participating in many ways, including spreading the word with celebrity partners via a video campaign that tells stories of Americans struggling with hunger; and the 30 Ways in 30 Days campaign to provide individuals with exciting ways to participate in their community throughout September.