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Bloomfield Post Office to reopen Thursday

BLOOMFIELD, MO (KFVS)- According to Richard Watkins with the United States Postal Service, the Bloomfield Post Office will reopen Thursday, May 17, 2012.

"The Bloomfield, MO Post Office is safe for USPS personnel to re-occupy and resume normal work activities," said Watkins in an e-mail correspondence.

A construction crew worked all day inside the post office on Wednesday replacing tiles in the floors.

The post office closed more than three weeks ago over asbestos concerns.

According to the USPS, recent air quality tests showed the air is safe.

However, the air had to be tested again Wednesday after the crews finished their work.

Again, the USPS reports the building is safe.

People in town say the Bloomfield post office is crucial, especially for those who have post office boxes.

Right now, those people have to go to Dexter to get their mail.

27,000 pounds of food collected during Stamp Out Hunger event

27,000 pounds of food collected during Stamp Out Hunger event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Southeast Missouri Food Bank says over 25,700 pounds of food was collected during Stamp Out Hunger to benefit participating communities.

The food bank would like to thank the National Association of Letter Carriers, Tom Bolen, NALC Stamp Out Hunger food drive coordinator for Cape and Jackson and the following communities who stepped up to help families in need this year, including:

  • Cape Girardeau
  • Jackson
  • Poplar Bluff
  • Kennett
  • Malden
  • Sikeston
  • Fredericktown
  • Dexter

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Rte. 25 to be reduced for bridge maintenance

Rte. 25 to be reduced for bridge maintenance

STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route 25 will be reduced to one lane while crews make bridge maintenance.

This section of road is the bridge over US 60.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 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 MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.

Is your shower making you sick?

BLOOMFIELD, MO (KFVS)- Could your shower actually be putting your health at risk?  From everyday allergies to chronic lung disease, doctors say your shower could be to blame.

There is a condition out there that stems from something called non-tuberculosis mycrobacterium complex.

You could find the bacteria in your showerhead, according to doctors.

Patients report coughing to the point of exhaustion. We learned that's actually just one of many things that could aggravate just about anybody, including people who suffer from multiple allergies.

Teresa Wright of Bloomfield is one of those suffering. She says she has a new respect for cleaning her shower.

"I have to make sure bacteria and mold doesn't grow into it and cause problems in my lungs," said Wright.

She's been diagnosed with a variety of allergies and other asthma related issues. She has to perform a number of treatments every day.

Heartland Sports Scores 5/14

Heartland Sports Scores 5/14

(KFVS)- Heartland Sports scores 5/14

H.S. Baseball

Class 3 District 1

Notre Dame---3
Dexter---0

Kennett---5
Ste. Genevieve---1

Class 4 District 1

Farmington---7
Poplar Bluff---4

De Soto---6
Cape Central---7

Class 2 District 3

Chaffee---3
Jefferson---2

Valle Catholic---5
Kelly---1

Class 2 District 1

Twin Rivers---3
South Pemiscot---2

Malden---5
Portageville---4

Class 1 District 3

Lesterville---11
Bunker---1

South Iron---10
Viburnum---0

H.S. Soccer (Girls)

Class 3 District 1

Jackson---3
Poplar Bluff---0

Northwest---1
Seckman---0

Woodlawn---10
Murphysboro---11

Outbuilding of business destroyed by fire in Dexter

DEXTER, MO (KFVS)- A Dexter business caught fire Monday morning.

Assistant Fire Chief Don Seymour says a B and M Landscaping outbuilding caught fire around 11:45 a.m.

The building measures about 60"x30".

Seymour says the fire started by someone burning debris.

No one was hurt, but the building is considered a total loss.

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Rte. Z to be closed for culvert pipe replacement

Rte. Z to be closed for culvert pipe replacement

STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route Z will be closed while crews replace the culvert pipe under the road.

This section of road is located between Route 153 and County Road 779.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Tuesday, May 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 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 MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.