CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Multi-Agency Relief Center announced they have closed in Branson, but Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri will continue to assist individuals affected by the EF2 tornado that impacted portions of Branson, Kimberling City, and surrounding areas.

Those living in Barry, Dallas, Stone, and Taney Counties who still need help are encouraged to call 417-624-3790. 

Many individuals were able to find needed assistance at the MARC. By the MARC’s closing, Catholic Charities had provided assistance to about 240 families. However, they say this is just one step in the recovery process, much more work remains to be done. With so many homes and businesses damaged, families are still in need of temporary housing, food, furniture, clothing and personal hygiene products.  

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - The U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management will be offering about 40 wild horses to potential adopters Feb. 17-18 at Flickerwood Arena.

BLM says the horse range from yearling to five years old and as an adopter, your challenge will be to develop a trusting relationship with the wild horse or burro.

“The BLM manages, protects, and controls wild horses and burros under the authority of the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act,” said BLM-Eastern States State Director, John Lyon. “This law authorizes the BLM to remove excess wild horses and burros from the range to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands.  The Bureau’s appropriate management level is 26,600.”

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Valentines for Veterans concert will be Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

The concert will be hosted by the John J. Pershing VAMC at the Black River Coliseum. They say the concert will feature country music artist Lee Greenwood.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Voluntary Service partners with Help Hospitalized Veterans and the community to host this unique event. They say the “Valentines for Veterans” concert goals are to: