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American Red Cross to hold new volunteer orientation

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 11:30am
American Red Cross to hold new volunteer orientation

The American Red Cross Southeast Missouri Chapter is holding a new volunteer orientation on Sunday, May 6.

The orientation is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. at 2430 Myra Drive.  According to the Red Cross, the classes are free of charge.

The meeting will inform potenital volunteers about the Red Cross' mission, values, goals and training.

For more information contact the American Red Cross at 573-335-9471.

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MoDOT selling several properties in southeast MO

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 5:40pm
MoDOT selling several properties in southeast MO

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation is selling several properties in southeast Missouri.

According to MoDOT the money from the sale will fund extra road and bridge projects in the state.

Properties are available in Cape Girardeau, Stoddard, Butler, Perry, Dunklin and Pemiscot Counties in the department's Realty to Roads campaign.  The latest additions to the campaign include former maintenance facilities in Arbyrd and Brazeau.

According to MoDOT, the Arbyrd maintenance facility is a 3.9-acre parcel located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Route 25 and County Road 610 in Dunklin County. There are several structures on the property, including a shop building, cold storage building, salt storage building, concrete fuel containment basin and portable sheds. A concrete pad is also located on the site.

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Website names Missouri top state for camping in U.S.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 1:06pm
Website names Missouri top state for camping in U.S.

(KFVS) - Missouri has been named the top state for camping in the United States.

About.com announced the results Friday of their annual Readers' Choice Award for Favorite State for Camping, and Missouri took top honors with the website's gold award. Other states that placed include: Montana with the silver award and Colorado with the bronze award.

“The First Lady and I are proud that Missouri has been selected as a renowned camping destination,” Gov. Nixon said. “Missouri is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors, so plan to experience our quiet hills, deep woodlands, wide open prairies, and clear Ozark streams on your next camping adventure, and you'll see why the readers picked Missouri as their favorite camping state."

Missouri Division of Tourism Director Katie Steele Danner credited Missouri’s State Parks and privately-held campgrounds for helping Missouri secure the top spot on About.com’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

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"Hooded for Justice" march in Murphysboro

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 11:30am
"Hooded for Justice" march in Murphysboro

MURPHYSBORO, IL (KFVS) -  A "Hooded For Justice" march was organized by a Murphysboro woman to show support for Trayvon Martin.

Martin was shot and killed on Sunday, February 26 in Florida.

The march will be held on Sunday April 1.   The meeting time is 5 p.m. at the Murphysboro Walgreens.   Marchers will walk from Walgreens down to the Subway restaurant and back.

Organizer Dericia Johnson says she is a lifelong resident of Murphysboro.  She says another reason for the march is to "also bring awareness back to our small community that this is not only a city problem, but this can happen anywhere."

Arnold Wyrick will have more from Murphysboro tonight on Heartland News.

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Mo.'s State Parks show increased attendance in 2011

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 4:52pm
Mo.'s State Parks show increased attendance in 2011

(KFVS) - Attendance at Missouri's State Parks saw a dramatic increase in 2011, according to Gov. Jay Nixon.

Nixon says this is another sign of Missouri's economic recovery. He says more than 17.8 million guests visited Missouri's State Parks in 2011, a 9.1 percent increase from 2010.

“Having personally visited each of Missouri’s 85 state parks, I know that Missouri State Parks provide folks with fun, healthy opportunities to enjoy the outdoors,” Gov. Nixon said. “Whether you’re seeking adventure, wanting to learn more about our state’s history, or simply looking for a place to relax – there’s a state park that’s right for you. I encourage families to experience all that the Show-Me State has to offer.”

In 2011, Missouri State Parks was ranked as one of the top four state park systems in the country by the National Recreation and Parks Association.

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Crews renovating Esquire Theatre on Broadway

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, January 6th, 2012, 1:26pm
Crews renovating Esquire Theatre on Broadway

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Heartland News got a first look inside the Esquire Theatre on Broadway in Cape Girardeau on Friday. Crews are getting ready to start making inside renovations.

The Broadway Esquire Entertainment Group plans to turn it into an arts and entertainment venue.

It will show art house and independent films as well community performances.

If everything goes as planned, the group hopes to have the theatre open in 2013.

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Sen. Blunt visits Three Rivers in Dexter, Poplar Bluff

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011, 10:29am
Sen. Blunt visits Three Rivers in Dexter, Poplar Bluff

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Senator Roy Blunt toured the Three River College Center and met with community leaders on the Poplar Bluff main campus on Friday, September 2.

Blunt asked questions about enrollment numbers and the in-demand green diesel program in Dexter, and heard feedback from Poplar Bluff community leaders about Three Rivers' impact on the Southeast Missouri region.

“This is a great institution,” Blunt said during the visit on Friday, Sept. 2. “I’m glad to be here with you. My agenda is to do everything I can to help you. The more I understand what I need to be thinking about, the better I am at making the case, and that’s why I’m here today. I look forward to working with you and listening.”

Center co-coordinator Bill Hampton led Blunt's tour of the Center at Dexter after a discussion with Dexter city and area government leaders. College president Dr.

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