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Does it Work Wednesday: Baby Bullet

Makers of the popular Magic Bullet now have a system you can use to make your own baby food.  It's supposed to be cost-effective and a healthier way to feed your child because you know the ingredients going into their first foods, but Does it Work?

"It says it's better than any food processor. When I run out of food, I can just make it here rather than run to the store," said Jerri Carr, a mother from Jackson.

Jerri is one of several dozen parents asking me to try the Baby Bullet before they buy it. After all, it's $80. Her little four-month-old Bryson just started eating solids. Jerri's ready to try her own hand at making those meals herself and for cheaper costs than the jars she normally buys in the store.

First, we slice up a banana, add the recommended water and get right to pureeing.

"Looks pretty good!"

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Damaged power pole leaves 80 without power

Around 80 Ameren customers lost power early Tuesday evening in Cape Girardeau County.

A contractor was working when a tree was dropped and damaged a power pole. 

Crews worked to fix it.

Jean Mason with Ameren says it should take a few hours to fix the outage.

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Red Cross Southeast Mo. chapter holds 94th Annual meeting

Red Cross Southeast Mo. chapter holds 94th Annual meeting

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The American Red Cross Southeast Missouri Chapter held its 94th Annual meeting Tuesday, June 28.

The meeting was at Grace United Methodist Church and Rhett Hendrickson of Hendrickson Business Advisors was the Master of Ceremonies. At each year's meeting, the incoming board of directors is elected at other important chapter business is discussed.

During this meeting, the chapter also recognized volunteers, supporters, partners and "Heroes of the American Red Cross."

Jackson Mayor Barbara Lohr swore in the incoming Chapter Board of Directors and Chairman Elect Kathy Bertrand led the business portion of the meeting.

Seven Red Cross awards were presented at the meeting.

Sanitation Dept. closed for July 4th

Sanitation Dept. closed for July 4th

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - The city of Jackson announced Tuesday the Jackson's Sanitation Department will be closed Monday, July 4.

If your garbage would normally be collected on Monday, the city says it will be picked up on Tuesday, July 5.

According to the city, the Recycling Center will also be closed on Monday, July 4.

For more information, you can call the Sanitation Department at 573-243-2333 or the Public Works Department at 573-243-2300.

 A complete list of Fourth of July events in the Heartland is also available.

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SEMO food bank receives over $22,000 for feeding program

SEMO food bank receives over $22,000 for feeding program

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Southeast Missouri Food Bank announced Tuesday they received a $22,500 grant to support a School Based Pantry.

The food bank chose to fund the Hayti School District. It would like to start a school pantry there in August 2011. The pantry would serve the serve the students in the three schools in the district.

According to the food bank, there are currently no children's hunger-relief programs in the school district.

Southbound lanes of I-55 reduced

Cape Girardeau Police are investigating an incident on Interstate 55.

The southbound lanes of I-55 are reduced to one lane at mm 98.4 for an incident investigation, according to the Missouri Department Transportation. 

Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling in this area and expect delays.

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Air, ground search for Waller intensifies

On the ground and in the air, authorities in Cape Girardeau County bring out more resources to search for Jacque Waller. The mother of triplets vanished more than three weeks ago.

"Everyday as new leads come in it's important for us to keep going with it," said Jackson Chief of Police, James Humphreys.

Chief Humphreys says every clue is valuable in the search for Jacque. They're using the Scott County K9 Search Unit to help them scour new locations.

"This morning is perfect because there's just enough moisture they can detect scents a long way off," said Marshia Morton with the K9 Unit. "One dog can do the work of 20 men on the ground. These dogs are amazing."

At the same time, the Missouri Highway Patrol helicopter took to the skies.

"We're having them fly low and search again along the interstate," said Chief Humphreys.