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Ameren Mo. joins MSHP in promoting use of life jackets

Ameren Mo. joins MSHP in promoting use of life jackets

(KFVS) - Ameren Missouri has joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol in an initiative to promote the importance of wearing life jackets while boating on the Lake of the Ozarks.

The main focus is children, but the initiative will also educate boaters of all ages about the life-saving importance of life jackets.

“Safety is our primary concern, and teaming with the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides a tremendous opportunity to emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets on Missouri’s lakes and waterways,” said Jeff Green, supervisor of shoreline management, Ameren Missouri.

Ameren Missouri is providing the troopers with T-shirts bearing the message, “I got caught wearing my life jacket.” Troopers will hand out the T-shirts as a reward to children “caught” wearing their life jackets during the early summer boating season.

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37th Annual Old Timers Days May 25-26

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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Sikeston Elks raising money for 2013 fireworks display

Sikeston Elks raising money for 2013 fireworks display

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Sikeston Elks Lodge #2319 is currently taking donations for the 2013 fireworks fund.

The organization conducts the annual Sikeston fireworks display at the Sikeston Complex and would be grateful for donations and contributions.

You can mail any donations to:

Elks Lodge #2319
P.O. Box 931
Sikeston, MO 63801

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Sikeston Raceway Memorial Day Spectacular May 25

Sikeston Raceway Memorial Day Spectacular May 25

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Dyno Dom's Sikeston Raceway will host a Memorial Day  Spectacular on May 25.

The event will feature The Dixie Doorslammers, Nostalgia Pro Gassers-Front Engine Dragsters, The Blue Max Funny Car and Sikeston Native Logan Toon singing the National Anthem.

Super Pro $50 Entry $1,000 to win-Footbrake $40 Entry $600 to win ET Class $25 Entry $200 to win-Pro Class $40 Entry 80 percent Payback.

Spectators are $15, kids ages 11 to 15 are $5 and kids 10 and under are free.

Bumble Bee monster truck rides are $8.

The pit gates open at 1 p.m. and open time runs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be two time trials by class at 5 p.m. with elims following.

The Sikeston Raceway is located at 389 Sandywood in Sikeston.

You can call them at 573-471-9099 or click here to visit them online.

Bridge deck replacement on Rte. E delayed

Bridge deck replacement on Rte. E delayed

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route E will be closed whie contractor crews replace the bridge deck.

The bridge is located between Bland Street and County Road 327.

Weather permitting, work has been delayed until Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m. and will reopen Thursday, Aug. 8 by 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, call 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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SEMO Health Network accepting bottled water for Okla. tornado victims

SEMO Health Network accepting bottled water for Okla. tornado victims

NEW MADRID, MO (KFVS) - Bottled and Gallon water is being accepted at all SEMO Health Network locations in southeast Missouri for Oklahoma's tornado victims.

Organizers say they are taking the cases of water to Moore, Oklahoma, on Friday.

They are also taking medical supplies and medications.

According to Marketing Director Sarah Ezell, they are accepting bottled water mostly-but any water will work, including gallons.

She says others have donated band aids, flip flops, hygiene items, etc. 

Their emergency response team will take all the materials to Moore, and hope to stay at least until Monday, if not longer.

Interstate 55 reopened after early morning crash

Crash on I-55 shuts down traffic.

(KFVS)- Traffic is moving once again on Interstate 55 in Scott County after an early morning crash.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, there was a vehicle accident at mile marker 84 around 4 a.m.

Our photojournalist on the scene said two people taken away in ambulances and says it appears several cars and/or tractor trailers were involved.

Stay with Heartland News on air and at kfvs12.com for more details.

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