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Sikeston Farmer's Market opens May 11

Submitted by Steve Pobst on Friday, May 10th, 10:54 am
Sikeston Farmer's Market opens May 11

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Sikeston’s Farmer’s Market begins May 11, at 7 am,, in Legion Park in Historic Downtown Sikeston. 

There is expected to be a good number of vendors with everything from fresh produce to honey.

This year there; will also be a vendor selling farm fresh eggs at the outdoor market.

Several craft vendors will also be present.

For entertainment, a Bluegrass group that sings every week.

Local vendors are still encouraged to inquire about setting up shop at the market, especially meat vendors.

Contact Lynn at 573-380-3801 for information.

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Maxine's Drive In torn down in Chaffee

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 5:51pm
Maxine's opened in the early 1950s.

CHAFFEE, MO (KFVS)- A long time business in Chaffee
was torn down on Thursday.

According to City
Administrator Lee Horton, Maxine's Drive In is coming down to make way for a
family dollar.

Maxine's opened in the
early 1950s.

Horton says someone took
over the business after Maxine left. It closed for good in the early 90s.

We're told when the high school
closed campus at lunch, business went downhill.

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37th Annual Old Timers Days May 25-26

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 4:43pm
37th Annual Old Timers Days May 25-26

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - The River Hills Antique Tractor Club will hold the 37th annual Old Timers Days on May 25 and 26.

The event will be at the Seminary Picnic Grounds in Perryville, Mo. There will be antique tractors, cars and trucks on display as well as threshing, sawmilling, hay bailing, corn shelling and more.

Several area crafters will be there as well.

For more information, you can call Allen Muench at 573-587-2813 or Jerry Davis at 273-547-4556.

For craft show information, you can all Mary Lou Muench at 573-824-5828 or Sandy Davis and Pam Klaus at 573-547-4556 or e-mail pklaus@davisfs.com.

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North, southbound I-55 to be reduced for bridge deck replacement

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 10:00am
North, southbound I-55 to be reduced for bridge deck replacement

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says north and southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction while crews replace the bridge deck on Route E over the interstate.

This section of road is located one-mile north of Route 77 at Benton.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, May 28 at 7 a.m. and will finish by Thursday, Aug. 8 at 5 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact the Resident Engineer, Brian Holt at (573)243-0899 or 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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Rte. 61 to be reduced for pavement repairs, asphalt overlay

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 10:00am
Rte. 61 to be reduced for pavement repairs, asphalt overlay

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route 61 will be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot width restriction while crews perform pavement repairs and asphalt overlay.

Work will be performed in different location between Route 77 at Benton and I-55 at New Madrid.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, May 20 through Friday, Sept. 20 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact the Resident Engineer, Brian Holt at (573)243-0899 or 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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Heartland Sports scores 5/7

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 7:28am

Here are your Heartland Sports scores from Tuesday 5/7.

H.S. Tennis District Championship

Oakville---5
Cape Central---1

H.S. Baseball

Cape Central---7
Goreville---0

Meadow Heights---7   1
Saxony Lutheran---6    14

Bell City---0
Oran---6

Chaffee--9
East Prairie---2

Kelly---2
Scott City---8

H.S. Softball

Delta---12
Scott CC---0

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Scott City FD receives $31,000 grant for equipment

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 11:45am

SCOTT CITY, MO (KFVS)- The Scott City Fire Department has received a grant for new equipment.

According to Chief Jay Cassout, the more than $31,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant will be used to buy personal protective equipment, such as: helmets, boots, gloves, quick hoods, coats and pants. It is a 95/5% match grant.

The nationwide grant was started in 2000.

More than $239,000 has been awarded to the department since 2002 for equipment and training.

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