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Poplar Bluff students to be featured in CNN special

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To be featured on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” at the end of the month, this float photo includes members of the PBJHS Stand for the Silent chapter during the city’s recent Christmas parade. (Source: Poplar Bluff R-I School District) To be featured on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” at the end of the month, this float photo includes members of the PBJHS Stand for the Silent chapter during the city’s recent Christmas parade. (Source: Poplar Bluff R-I School District)
Student leaders from PBHS’ Stand for the Silent chapter met on Friday, Feb. 15, in the cafeteria to plan the organization’s first fundraiser. (Source: Poplar Bluff R-I School District) Student leaders from PBHS’ Stand for the Silent chapter met on Friday, Feb. 15, in the cafeteria to plan the organization’s first fundraiser. (Source: Poplar Bluff R-I School District)
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    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.
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    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...
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    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.
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) -

Poplar Bluff Junior High and High School's Stand for the Silent Chapter will be featured in a CNN Special.

"The Bully Effect: An Anderson Cooper Special" chronicles the journeys of a bullied child, a grieving parent, a victim of violence, and a filmmaker turned activist.

Each has become a powerful foot soldier in the high-stakes battle against bullying, inspiring a grassroots movement that has helped spark sweeping changes from school policies to state laws to federal legislation.

"The Bully Effect: an Anderson Cooper Special," presented in partnership with Cartoon Network and Stop Bullying: Speak Up will premiere on Thursday, February 28 at 9 p.m. CT. The special will re-air on Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m.

You can also help support their efforts to raise awareness at a pancake breakfast at Applebee's on March 9 from 8 to 10 a.m.

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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