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Charleston man owns George Jones' first guitar

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 5:45pm

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS)- A public memorial service for the late George Jones was held Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee.

The country music legend died last Friday at the age of 81.

The memorial for country legend George Jones was held at the Grand Ole Opry .

Former first lady Laura Bush spoke at the funeral along with friends and a variety of country singers who performed including Barbara Mandrell, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna Judd, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless and Randy Travis.

A private funeral was held on Wednesday but Thursday's memorial was open to the public.

Clifford Rowling of Charleston owns George's first guitar he had as a little boy.

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MBRC announces new health program for women and children

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 11:11am

MBRC announces new health program for women and children

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Bootheel Regional Consortium (MBRC) is announcing a new health care program for women and children in the Bootheel.

MBRC oficials say the Maternal and Child Health Demonstration Project is a 3- year grant funded program sponsored through the Missouri Foundation of Health, established to fill gaps in health care for women of reproductive age (15-44) in the Missouri Bootheel.

The project will address both individual and environmental barriers to health care.

Environmentally by helping organizations address social determinants to health care and individually through smoking cessation, obesity reduction, and healthy eating.

Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi, Pemiscot, and Dunklin counties in the Missouri Bootheel, are ranked among the lowest in the state in regards to overall health, according to the consortium.

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MOMOM to provide dental clinic with free oral healthcare May 3-4

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 10:20am

MOMOM to provide dental clinic with free oral healthcare May 3-4

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Mission of Mercy will host a large-scale dental clinic May 3-4 at the Show Me Center.

The clinic will provide free oral healthcare to patients of all ages who cannot otherwise afford care. Doors open at 5 a.m.

Organizers say you can arrive early as the clinic is first come, first serve until they reach capacity. It is open to both adults and children, but no child care will be available.

MOMOM says to expect a long day. Dental services offered will include cleanings, fillings and extractions. They say they will not provide crowns, bridges or dentures.

For more information, you can click here to visit them online.

The Show Me Center is located at 1334 North Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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East Prairie seniors cancel class trip, give cash to charity

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 4:45pm

EAST PRAIRIE (KFVS)- East Prairie High School students are giving back to others for their senior project.

Students have raised thousands of dollars for a class trip, but instead will donate the cash.

Seniors met Wednesday for a meeting to decide which organizations they would like to donate.

After a brief discussion, they decided give the $2,595 to three organizations. They decided to give $865 towards ROHHAD Fight, the Jessie Rees Foundation and St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

Students say local children with illnesses that have been recently involved with these organizations.

They want these children to know they are being thought of and hope this money will bring some joy to them.

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Route FF in Mississippi County closed for pipe replacement

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Tuesday, April 30th, 10:32 am

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Route FF in Mississippi County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert pipe under roadway.

This section of roadway is located between Route 77 and Route YY.

Weather permitting, work will take place on Wednesday, May 1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near 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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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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Woman says she was sent suspicious check worth thousands

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 6:24pm

EAST PRAIRIE, MO (KFVS)- An East Prairie woman says she was reportedly sent a suspicious check worth thousands.

LaNetta Thomas has an online business. She says a person earlier this week bought over $500

worth of merchandise. That person reportedly sent Thomas a check.

But when Thomas received the check, it was over $2,400. Immediately she knew something was wrong. According to Thomas, this person reportedly emailed her several times, and texted her as well.

Thomas was reportedly told by the person who sent allegedly sent the check to deposit the it, keep the original amount she was supposed to get, and send back the rest via Western Union. She didn't though. Thomas knew something wasn't right.

Thomas is warning others to be careful and be aware of incidents like this one. She says if you think something is not right, then call your local authorities.

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