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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.

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.

100-Mile Yard Sale weekend

100-Mile Yard Sale weekend

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding everyone that visitors and residents will be out in full force along Route 25 Memorial Day weekend in search of bargains at the 100-Mile Yard Sale.

The Dexter Chamber of Commerce said the yard sale will stretch from Jackson to Kennett, Mo. You may already see some things set up, but the official event will be Thursday, May 23 through Monday, May 27.

"It's a fun weekend that people look forward to each year," said Traffic Engineer Craig Compas, "but we want people to remember that there's more traffic and more congestion along Route 25 this weekend than any other and drivers need to keep that in mind."

MoDOT will do its part to bring the safety message to the forefront.  Message boards will be in place along the route to alert drivers of the unusual traffic patterns and promote safe driving.

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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Downtown Sikeston Farmer's Market recipe of the week

Downtown Sikeston Farmer's Market recipe of the week

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Here is a delicious recipe brought to you by the Downtown Sikeston Farmer's Market:

Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

1/8 teaspoon pepper

5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

Directions

Place asparagus on a sheet of waxed paper; coat with cooking spray.

Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks.

Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp.

Discard toothpicks.

Yield: 2-3 servings.

The Farmer's Market is open Saturdays at American Legion Square in downtown Sikeston from 7 a.m. to sellout.

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State Treasurer Clint Zweifel returns unclaimed property, including to Southeast Mo.

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel returns unclaimed property, including to Southeast Mo.

(KFVS) - State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced today he has reached an important milestone, returning Unclaimed Property to more than 500,000 accounts since January 2009.

This is the most returned under any State Treasurer since Unclaimed Property became part of the office in 1993.

“Part of my job is to make Unclaimed Property as easy to return to the people who own it as I possibly can,” Treasurer Zweifel said. “By cutting red tape, reducing bureaucracy and modernizing the process, I have returned more than $155 million to more than 500,000 tax payers and cut wait times in half. This is money I hold in trust for tax payers, money people can use to pay bills, buy groceries or even take an unexpected vacation. I hold more than $750 million in Unclaimed Property for more than 4.4 million account owners and will continue to do all I can to reunite this money with the individuals to whom it belongs.”

Music at Malone Park in Sikeston

Music at Malone Park in Sikeston

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - Music at Malone Park will feature different bands throughout the end of May and June.

You can go to Malone Park, bring a chair and an appetite for good music, good food and good fun. Will Bill's BBQ will be providing food. Music will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Bands and dates include:

  • May 31 - "The Big Idea" band: bluegrass/contemporary country
  • June 7 - Jordan's Tide: bluegrass/gosple
  • June 14 - Anna Catherine Dehart and Dirt Road Express
  • June 21 - The Millstones: classic rock/originals
  • June 28 - Chimes of Freedom band: classic rock/oldies

This event is sponsored by Historic Downtown Sikeston.

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