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Storm over Vanduser on Friday

Storm over Vanduser on Friday

VANDUSER, MO (KFVS) - Viewer Debbie Portwood sent us these pictures of the storm on Friday, August 12.

Send us pictures from your community to cNews and we'll feature them on your county site. Don't forget to include the time and location of the picture, along with your name.

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Sikeston Little Theatre holding membership drive

Sikeston Little Theatre holding membership drive

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Little Theatre is currently holding their 2011-2012 membership drive.

Current members should have already received their membership letters. If you are not a current member and would like an application, you can call 573-481-0255 or visit them online.

The SLT board of directors is currently working on its schedule of plays for next season.

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Three injured in early Sunday afternoon 3-car crash

Three injured in early Sunday afternoon  3-car crash

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Three people were injured in a 3-car crash early Sunday afternoon.

It happened at 12:15 p.m. on MO 77, 1/2 mile east of Benton.

The highway patrol reports the crash happened when a car driven by Jacquelynne N. Caldwell, 21 of Benton failed to yield while turning left. Then, a car driven by Charity N. Illig, 23, of Dexter hit Caldwell's car forcing it into a car driven by Lillie J. Kilburn, 62, of Minor.

Illig and Caldwell received moderate injuries and were taken by ambulance to a Cape Girardeau hospital.

Kilburn received minor injuries and was taken by private vehicle to a Cape Girardeau hospital.

All people were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash, the patrol said.

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Man serving life for murder is fighting for his freedom

Six months after Governor Nixon commuted his death sentence, Richard Clay of Sikeston now no longer fighting for his life, he is fighting for his freedom.

Clay is serving life in prison for the 1994 murder of Randy Martindale.

Richard Clay and his lawyers say they have new evidence and also witnesses that could turn the tables on this case.

"There was never real evidence against me," said Clay, who has always maintained his innocence.

Clay was arrested in May of 1994 after a manhunt and high speed chase. He says at the time he was guilty of dealing drugs, but that was all. He says that is why he thought cops were after him, and why he ran that night. He says he was shocked to learn he was actually being charged with the murder of Randy Martindale, a man he says he's never met.

Rte. EE bridge to close for improvements

Rte. EE bridge to close for improvements

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Thursday the Route EE bridge over drainage ditch no. 1 will be closed for improvements starting Monday, August 29.

Weather permitting, the road will be closed from Route 25 to Route 77.

MoDOT says the project is expected to be finished by early November.

The project is part of the Safe and Sound Improvement Program.

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Heartland pet 8/12

Heartland pet 8/12

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Our Heartland pet this week is Cash from the Sikeston Area Humane Society.

If you're interested in adopting Cash, you can call the humane society at 573-471-4801 or visit them online.

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Immunization requirements for back to school

Immunization requirements for back to school

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - With more schools opening their doors for the fall, you child may need to be immunized.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has provided the 2011-2012 Missouri Immunization Requirements. The document includes things like doses required by grade and type of vaccinations required.

You can find the list of requirements by clicking here.

For more information, you can visit the health department's website.

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