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.

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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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri Food Bank officials say without help, they will lose their tax credits at the end of March.

According to the food bank, they have $154,000 in tax credits that must be used or the charity will lose funding.

Officials say donors can get a Missouri income tax cut for 50-percent of the value of their donation, and other tax benefits may apply based on the actual tax liability of the donor.

The funds are expected to be used to expand a warehouse facility.

"This is a great opportunity for eligible donors to direct their tax dollars locally instead of writing that check to the state, we just need their donation by the March 31st deadline," said Karen Green, Executive Director, Southeast Missouri Food Bank.

Donors eligible to take part in the NAP credit program include: