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Trail of Tears State Park to participate in MDNR coupons for free night of camping

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, 12:57pm
Trail of Tears State Park to participate in MDNR coupons for free night of camping

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced they will be giving away coupons for a free night of camping at 10 selected state park campgrounds.

On August 26 through the 28, anyone who camps two nights in any of the selected campgrounds will receive a coupon for a free night of camping on their next visit to any Missouri state park campground.

The MDNR says the coupon can be redeemed for a campsite of the same type including: basic, electric, electric-water or full hook-up or can be upgraded for an additional fee. The coupon is good for one year from the date of purchase.

State parks participating include:

  • Stockton State Park - near Stockton
  • Pomme de Terre State Park - near Hermitage
  • Harry S.
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MDA's Motor Madness event features celebrity judge

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, 12:42pm
MDA's Motor Madness event features celebrity judge

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The MDA Cars for Kids announced recently Rick Bacon, host of Spike TV's "Muscle Car Garage" will be the celebrity judge for the 2011 MDA Motor Madness car show on Friday, August 20.

The car show will be at Arena Park. Car show registration is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.. The fee is $25 per entry and there is no charge to the public and spectators.

Bacon is known as "The Arsonist" in the car world because of his talent for painting flames. Some of his work will be on display and included in the benefit auction during the event.

Other local celebrity judges will include: Bob Reeves of KFVS12, Kevin Casey of KGMO, Faune Riggin of KZIM, Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger, Chief Roger Fields with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, Chris Hahn with the Southern Ill.

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Decision on federal courthouse bid coming soon

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, 12:30pm

A government decision on whether or not to accept the $625,000.00 bid to purchase the old federal courthouse building in downtown Cape Girardeau will be made in the near future.

Charlie Cook, spokesman for the General Services Administration, tells me they have 60 days from the bid closing date of August 14th to make that decision.

While Cook cannot tell us who made the bid, he is relaying a message from Heartland News to the bidder. 

We've asked who the person/entity is and what plans they have for the building.

Cook says, if the offer is accepted, GSA has 30 days to close on the property and make the sale final.

If GSA does not accept the bid, the building can be put back on the auction block.

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7th annual Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, 12:14pm
7th annual Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will host the 7th Annual Cary Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament on Saturday, August 20.

The tournament will be at the Shawnee Park Sport Complex and honors former ASA District Commissioner Cary Flanagan.

Cash prizes will be awarded for first through third place finishers in each division, not including girls fast pitch.

Organizers say last year the tournament hosted seven coed teams, 11 mens teams and five age 12 and under girls fast pitch teams.

For more information, you can contact Kaed Horrell at 573-339-6340 or Chris Eastridge at 573-334-2523.

Copyright 2011 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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Southeast partners with non-profit to offer loans

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff
Monday, August 15th, 2011, 7:20pm

Southeast Missouri State University is partnering with a non-profit Texas company to make it easier to get a small loan in the Missouri Delta area.

The university and the company can loan $500,000 to $100,000 to eligible small businesses.

The regional office will be located on the Cape Girardeau campus.

The company serves more than 250 counties and parishes in parts of eight states.

Copyright 2011 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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Southeast Missouri State University announces Speaker Series list

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, August 15th, 2011, 4:25pm
Southeast Missouri State University announces Speaker Series list

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University announced their University Speaker Series list for the 2011-2012 school year.

The list of speakers includes:

  • September 20 - Lisa Ling, "Oprah Winfrey Show" and National Geographic journalist, at 7:30 p.m. at the Show Me Center. The presentation is called "Open Heart, Open Mind" and she will share her experiences as a reporter, war correspondent and TV host.
  • October 26 - Michael J. Fox will speak at 7:30 p.m. at the Show Me Center. In "Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist," Fox will talk about his story.
  • November 14 - Karla Bakersmith, CEO and President of Scrubs and Beyond will talk at noon in Glenn Auditorium. Admission is free.
  • November 15 - Clifton Taulbert, best-selling author and workplace consultant, will speak at noon at Glenn Auditorium. Admission is free
  • January 18 - L.
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SEMO Fair parade now requires pre-registration

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer
Monday, August 15th, 2011, 1:08pm

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Southeast Missouri District Fair has announced they will now require a pre-registration for all group and individual entries for the parade.

Organizers say because of the continued growth of the SEMO District Fair, they will now require pre-registration if a group or individual wants to participate.

The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on September 12.

Parade organizers say they have also limited the number of entries in several categories and added a $25 fee to all commercial entries.

They said a Fair issued parade entry permit will be necessary for any parade vehicle or group to be admitted into Capaha Park on parade day.

For parade entry forms or more information, you can contact the Southeast Missouri District Fair at 573-334-9250. You can also find entry forms at SEMOFair.com.

Copyright 2011 KFVS.

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