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Scott Co. field shows Fall colors

Scott Co. field shows Fall colors

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Heartland News photog Rochelle Steffen took this picture of a farmer's field in  Scott County.

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Four arrested in Miner on drug charges, outstanding warrants

Four arrested in Miner on drug charges, outstanding warrants

MINER, MO (KFVS) - The Miner Police Department reports on Monday they arrested two people for possession of a controlled substance and two people on outstanding warrants after an investigation and search.

John Chadd and Madonna Adamson were arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Chadd's bond was set at  $50,000 cash only and Adamson's bond was set at $15,000 cash or surety.

Chief of Police Chris Griggs said after several tips of narcotic activity in the area of 935 State Highway AA, Miner Police went to investigate.

Sikeston DPS earns MDA collection honors

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Sikeston Department of Public Safety has received recognition for their 2011 MDA “Fill the Boot” drive.

Lt. Jim McMillen says that members of the Sikeston-area community donated a record amount of money to firemen in 2011.  Fire Fighters collected $18,132 this year, nearly $3,700 more than in 2010.  The department ranked first out of 34 Departments around the Tri-State area in MDA collections, according to McMillen.

Nearly all of the money was collected from customers at Wal-Mart and Food Giant Stores of Sikeston. McMillen says if not for the cooperation from these local businesses and their customers, they would not have been so successful.

Each year Fire Fighters across the nation take part in a fundraiser for children stricken with muscular dystrophy.

U.S. Coast Guard offers boating safety tips for hunters

U.S. Coast Guard offers boating safety tips for hunters

(KFVS) - The United States Coast Guard is offering boating safety tips for hunters.

The Coast Guard says capsizing and falling overboard into cold water are major hazards for hunters. During hunting seasons, most waters are cold enough for a serious hypothermia threat.

They say responsible hunters need to be aware of the dangers and follow a few simple rules to make hunting on the water safer and more enjoyable. The tips include:

  • Leave a float plan with someone at home, describing where you are going, who you are with and when you expect to return.
  • Transport firearms to the boat unloaded, cased, muzzle first, with the action open.
  • Always wear an approved and properly fitted life jacket when in a boat.
  • Carry a throwable flotation device in case someone falls overboard.
  • Stow visual distress signals on board.
  • Know the weather forecast for the area. High winds can be dangerous.

Hunter safety education course in Scott City

Hunter safety education course in Scott City

SCOTT CITY, MO (KFVS) - The First Assembly of God will hold a hunter safety education course on September 17 from 8 a.m. to about 6 p.m.

The church says there will be hands on activities, a live shooting range and many other resources. Lunch will be provided.

The course is free and open to ages 11 and up.

If you would like to attend, you can register online and walk-ins are also able to register.

For more information, you can call 264-2365.

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Sikeston man charged with molesting 12-year-old

Officers have arrested a Sikeston man for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old child.

Mart Parham, 56, of Sikeston was charged with child molestation 1st degree through Scott County Court, according to Sikeston Department of Public Safety.

According to Lt. Jim McMillen with Sikeston DPS, public safety officers went to a Sikeston home on August 31 about a reported child abuse hotline call that was made. McMillen says the call was allegedly about  sexual contact between a child and an adult relative. The Missouri Children's Division assisted with the investigation, as well.

The findings of the initial investigation led to a forensic interview of the child with a trained professional. An interview then took place with the child at Beacon Health Center in Cape Girardeau, McMillen said.

Outreach program for veterans at risk of being homeless

Outreach program for veterans at risk of being homeless

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Mobile Vet Center from Memphis, Tennessee will be in Sikeston on October 20th.

It's part of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center's "Homeless Stand-Down" project.

The mobile center will set up at the Sikeston Based Outpatient Clinic at 903 S. Kingshighway from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

The goal of the project is to be a one day, one stop shop for veterans who are homeless or are at risk for being homeless. Veterans will be provided services and resources to help them.

If you are a member of a service organization or a business that would like to participate in the outreach should contact VA Social Worker Kristina Bowlby at (573) 778-4724.

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