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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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Hearnes Elementary uses 'Shelf Elf Club' to promote reading

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:32pm

Hearnes Elementary uses 'Shelf Elf Club' to promote reading

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Warren E. Hearnes Elementary's newest club has students excited about reading.

The "Shelf Elf Club," sponsored by Hearnes Librarian Michelle Anthuis, is offered to select students in grades 3-5. The Shelf Elves get to help make important decisions about the school library, like which books to order for next year. They also get to read for fun, discuss books, and help with other library duties.

Anthuis hopes to expand the club for the 2013-2014 school year, allowing more members and expanding the group's activities.

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Heartland Sports Scores Tuesday 4/23

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 3:02pm

(KFVS)- Here are Heartland Sports scores from Tuesday 4/23.

MLB

St. Louis---2
Washington---0

NHL

Colorado---1
St. Louis---3

NCAA Baseball

SEMO---2
SIU----3
11 Innings

NCAA Softball

SIU---4
Evansville---3

H.S. Baseball

Oran---8
Woodland---2

Bell City---8
Saxony Lutheran---10

East Prairie---9
Kelly---8

Notre Dame---10
Sikeston---1

Cape Central---7
Kennett---1

Malden---10
Bloomfield---1

Jackson---7
Perryville---5

H.S. Softball

Delta---12
Meadow Heights---2

Bernie---12
Leopold---9

H.S. Soccer

Notre Dame---1
Saxony Lutheran---0

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Heartland Sports scores 4/16

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 10:45pm

Here's a look at your Heartland Sports scores from Tuesday 4/16.

NCAA Baseball

Arkansas State---5
Southeast Missouri---4
Final 12

Southern Illinois---7
UT Martin---6

Memphis---5
Murray State---0

H.S. Baseball

Woodland---9
Bloomfield---3

Saxony Lutheran---1
Oran---14

Notre Dame---11
Scott City---0

East Prairie---13
Hayti---1

NMCC---5
Cape Central---4

Jackson---16
Dexter---7

H.S. Softball

Leopold---15
Greenville---9

H.S. Soccer (Girls)

Saxony Lutheran---3
Fredericktown---0

St. Vincent---3
Festus---0

Cape Central---1
Sikeston---0

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MoDOT celebrates National Work Zone Awareness Week April 15-19

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 10:00am

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."

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