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Gordonville soldier one of 10 honored at opening ceremony

Gordonville soldier one of 10 honored at opening ceremony

GORDONVILLE, MO (KFVS) - Service members from Missouri who have died from wounds  suffered in a war zone since Sept. 11 were recognized Sunday during the opening of Remembering Our Fallen at the state capitol rotunda.

In the ten service members recognized, one was from Gordonville, Mo. SSG Bradley Skelton of the 1138th Engineer Company (Sapper) died on February 26, 2008 in Iraq.

Remembering Our Fallen is a touring display made of photos of 130 service members from Missouri who have died, including 10 from the Missouri National Guard.

Several families of those guardsmen attended the event.

During the ceremony, a roll call of each service member's name was read aloud by a family member or a member of American Legion Roscoe Enloe Post 5 of Jefferson City.

The display will stay at the capitol until Friday, August 5.

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Rte. 25 reduced for bridge repairs

Rte. 25 reduced for bridge repairs

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Route 25 will be reduced to one lane while MoDOT crews work on routine bridge maintenance.

The project will include several bridges between Route NN and Route 77.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, August 8 through Thursday, Augugst 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

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Clay Waller arrested on two separate charges

Clay Waller's lawyer says police questioned his client all night long following his Friday evening arrest.

Attorney Scott Reynolds says investigators interrogated Clay Waller from 9 p.m. Friday until to 4 a.m. Saturday. The attorney says he was finally able to talk to his client regarding newly-filed charges from 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday morning.

Saturday, Reynolds called the latest arrest and charges bogus.

"They talked to him last night for seven hours," said Reynolds. "They brought him in at nine o'clock. I got access to him at 4 a.m. They interviewed him for seven hours. I don't think for seven hours they talked about stealing and harassment charges. We all know probably, what was the majority of that interview."

Reynolds is guessing Waller was grilled about his wife's disappearance.

However, he does not know whether his client ever requested his attorney Friday night.

Car wash benefits Jacque Waller's children

Car wash benefits Jacque Waller's children

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A car wash Saturday benefited Jacque Waller's children.

Friends of Jacque Waller were washing cars for a $5 minimum donation at Advanced Auto Parts.

They had collected around $121 by noon.

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Benefit dance, silent auction for Lexis White

Benefit dance, silent auction for Lexis White

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - A benefit dance and silent auction for Lexis White will be held Saturday, July 30.

The event will be from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Plaza Conference Center located at 3257 Williams Street.

White is nine years old and has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer and sixth most common type of cancer in children. She is currently undergoing treatment at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis.

Donations can be made to: Lexis White, C/O Montgomery Bank, 102 East Yoakum, Chaffee, MO 63740.

For more information about donations, you can call 573-450-5426.

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FEMA deadline extended for individual assistance in Mo.

The deadline to apply for individual disaster assistance for Missouri residents has been extended.

At the request of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline for renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding to register for state and federal disaster assistance.

The new deadline is Aug. 26, 2011, according to FEMAs joint field office in Columbia, Mo.

"If you had damage, you must register with FEMA by Aug. 26, 2011. Don't prejudge your situation or feel that you may be taking something away from your neighbor," said Federal Coordinating Officer Libby Turner.  "We want to make every effort to reach all Missourians and ensure that they receive assistance for eligible losses."

Saturday Homecomers Celebration will feature Army band

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - The last day of the Homecomers Celebration will be Saturday, July 30.

Events for Saturday will include:

  • 6 p.m. - Rides open
  • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. - United States 312th Army Band (in case of rain, concert will be at Jackson High School Auditorium)
  • 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Jefferson Fox
  • 10 p.m. - Attendance drawing-American Legion

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