Send us your memories of 9/11

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011, 12:42pm

(KFVS) - We all have a story about where we were and what we were doing on September 11, 2001.

Share your stories with us about where you were, what that day inspired you to do and what it means to you 10 years later. We'll use your stories on-air leading up to and on the anniversary of 9/11.

You can comment below with your thoughts or send them to news@kfvs12.com.

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Maya Angelou book presented to Calloway Co. School Dist.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, September 2nd, 2011, 12:54pm

Maya Angelou book presented to Calloway Co. School Dist.

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Gina Winchester, Executive Director of the Murray State University Office of Regional Outreach presented copies of one of Maya Angelou's books to each of the three Calloway County Elementary Schools.

Winchester presented the picture and poetry book "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" along with some bookmarks printed in conjunction with Angelou's recent visit to MSU.

Southwest Calloway Elementary: clockwise around table beginning front left: Josh Tucker- grade 3, Beth Durbin- SW Reading teacher, Dennis Fisher- SW Principal, Holly Pritchard- MSU Graduate Student, Luke Johnson- grade 2, Ashton Pittman- grade 2 (Source: David Dowdy, Calloway Co. School Dist.)

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Mobile Discovery Center to visit CCMS

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, September 1st, 2011, 10:53am

CALLOWAY COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The National Science Center's Mobile Discovery Center van will visit Calloway Middle School on September 7, 8 and 9.

The MDC is in an 18-wheeler van and staffed by U.S. Army military and Department of Army Civilian personnel. MDC presentations are intended to show young people that studying science, technology and math can be exciting and fun as well as essential to their future.

According to the MDC Program Manager, a 50-minute presentation consists of hands-on, interactive science demonstrations. The program manager says normally the six sessions are conducted each day and each session accommodates from 35 to 40 students.

For more information about the programs and services offered by the National Science Center, you can visit NationalScienceCenter.org.

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Murray city council meeting

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011, 2:44pm

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The next Murray City Council meeting will be September 8.

The monthly meetings are at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, agendas and minutes you can click here.

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MCCH to host Diabetes Awareness Day

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, 3:39pm

MURRAY, KY (KFVS) - The Murray-Calloway County Hospital Endowment for Health Care will host a Diabetes Awareness Day on Saturday, September 17 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Diabetes Awareness Day will be in the multipurpose facility at the Murray-Calloway County Fairgrounds.

The event will feature free screenings, information tables and guest speakers. The hospital says it is intended to spread knowledge about diabetes to members of the community. Diabetes is a disease that can affect the young and old alike through unnaturally high blood glucose levels.

"We want to make sure the public stays educated and aware of what diabetes is and how to prevent or treat it," said Dr. Steven Bumb, Medical Director of Murray Medical Associates at MCCH. "There are some very simple ways to control diabetes and reduce the associated risks."

The event is free and open to the public.

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Heartland Football Friday scores from Aug. 26

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Monday, August 29th, 2011, 5:42pm

Heartland Football Friday scores from Aug. 26

Heartland Football Friday scores for August, 26, 2011.

Missouri

GRANDVIEW____________6
CHAFFEE______________42

HAYTI________________40
EAST PRAIRIE__________10

SCOTT CITY___________21
MALDEN_______________47

PORTAGEVILLE_________0
CARUTHERSVILLE_______59

CHARLESTON__________27
KENNETT ______________22

STE. GEN_____________6
DEXTER______________28

CAPE CENTRAL________41
NMCC________________6

FARMINGTON_________34
FESTUS______________9

CHRISTIAN___________33
JACKSON_____________30

POPLAR BLUFF_________25
VASHON______________27

GATEWAY TECH________34
SIKESTON_____________14

HERCULANEUM_________27
PERRYVILLE____________8

PARK HILLS____________28
ST. VINCENT___________13

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Red Cross asks for blood, platelets ahead of Hurricane Irene

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, August 27th, 2011, 10:00am

Red Cross asks for blood, platelets ahead of Hurricane Irene

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - The American Red Cross is urging donors to schedule appointments to give blood and especially blood platelets before Hurricane Irene makes landfall in the United States.

The Red Cross says platelets are the fragile cells that control bleeding and can be used by cancer patients and those undergoing chemotherapy.

“Since platelets have a shelf-life of just five days, it is imperative that there are enough platelets on hand prior to the storm to meet the needs of patients in affected areas,” says Tim Ryerson, CEO, Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region

Platelets are collected through a special process called pheresis. They are also one of three blood components extracted in the lab following your whole blood donation.

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