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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:15 AM EDT2013-05-22 05:15:54 GMT
    Cooks’ BBQ and Catering in Jackson went up in flames Tuesday night.Jackson Fire Chief Jason Mouser tells Heartland News the building is a total loss, but they were able to stop the fire from spreading to the shed just a mere feet away.He said the fire appears to have started in the stove area of the restaurant.Copyright 2013KFVS. All rights reserved.
    Cooks’ BBQ and Catering in Jackson went up in flames Tuesday night.Jackson Fire Chief Jason Mouser tells Heartland News the building is a total loss, but they were able to stop the fire from spreading to the shed just a mere feet away.He said the fire appears to have started in the stove area of the restaurant.Copyright 2013KFVS. All rights reserved.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:51:55 GMT
    Mark Hasheider, the Emergency Management Coordinator with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department said disasters like Oklahoma make them double check they’re on track with their plan."We were watching the live video, you know our firefighters are talking about the what ifs, what we could do, where our problems are at," said Hasheider.You’ve probably driven by it before, Cape Girardeau Fire Station Number 3. But did you know if there was a disaster in Cape, it would be the emergency headquarters?"A...
    Mark Hasheider, the Emergency Management Coordinator with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department said disasters like Oklahoma make them double check they’re on track with their plan."We were watching the live video, you know our firefighters are talking about the what ifs, what we could do, where our problems are at," said Hasheider.You’ve probably driven by it before, Cape Girardeau Fire Station Number 3. But did you know if there was a disaster in Cape, it would be the emergency headquarters?"A...

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:47:58 GMT
    Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Jackson, Mo. Tuesday night.A fire broke out at 1931 West Jackson Boulevard. At this point authorities say it's not clear what type of building is on fire or if anyone has been hurt.Stay with Heartland News online and on-air while we bring you more information on this developing story.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
    Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Jackson, Mo. Tuesday night.A fire broke out at 1931 West Jackson Boulevard. At this point authorities say it's not clear what type of building is on fire or if anyone has been hurt.Stay with Heartland News online and on-air while we bring you more information on this developing story.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -

Cyber Monday is expected to be the biggest online shopping day for the third year in a row. Banks across the country have different ways to protect their customers.

Clint E. Karnes with Wood and Huston says his bank has 24-hour monitoring software that looks for unusual or repetitive purchases, large purchases, or purchases made out of state.  In the event that some fraudulent or potentially fraudulent activity is noticed, an automated phone call goes out to the customer.

Dana Vandeven with First State Community Bank says they recommend customers have a separate account for online purchases. That way, the customer's main checking account is separate and even more secure.

Vandeven says the key thing is watching your money. It's those little charges you don't notice on your statement that add up.

"It's not always going to be big big purchases, sometimes it is," Vandeven said. "We have limits on the cards and they know that."

We asked people on our Facebook page if it happened to them and more than 35 people it had it had.

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