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Hurt remains undefeated, reaches Class 1 semifinals

SPRINGFIELD — Josh Hurt is still perfect, and is now in a position that no Fulton tennis player has ever been in before.

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Speaker urges caregivers, community to be respectful with mental illness

Joel Slack knows first-hand that something as simple as a reassuring, helping hand can go a long way in the journey to mental health and recovery.

Sheriff investigates death

Callaway County deputies are investigating the death of a woman found Wednesday evening in a parked car near Williamsburg.

Hurt puts perfect record on the line in Class 1 singles

Josh Hurt has kept it mellow while mounting a flawless run. The Fulton senior will carry a perfect 25-0 record into the Class 1 state singles tournament at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield. Hurt will square off against Westminster Christian Academy’s Joel Andrew Montgomery in the first round at 9 this morning.

Strough, Barkho make ‘mind-boggling’ trek

Journey brings them to Class 1 doubles tourney

Scott Strough still tries to fathom how he and Philip Barkho reached this ultimate destination.

Stockton’s throw brings William Woods first national championship

The William Woods University track and field program can now boast a national champion. Senior Anthony Stockton became the school’s first national champion in the hammer throw at the NAIA outdoor track and field championships on Thursday.

Fulton development council seeks EEZ again

Plans for tax incentive zone in Callaway County delayed by state not updating newest census data

The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s failure to update its computers with 2010 U.S. Census data has delayed efforts to develop an Enhanced Enterprise Zone in Callaway County — an effort local officials believe would to boost employment.

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Preparing to make a splash

Fulton's swimming pool opens Saturday

With school ending next week and summer just around the corner, Fulton’s Oestriech Swimming Pool opens for the season at noon on Saturday.

Library patrons select local author for One Read

'The Ruins of Us' offers glimpse into another world

Daniel Boone Regional Library’s 2013 One Read selection combines universal themes such as relationships and family with a glimpse into a foreign culture in a way that library officials say makes the novel a perfect choice for the annual community reading program.

Lady Bulldogs’ 400 relay makes smooth transition in becoming state champion

MOKANE — About 48 hours before its state title would make school history, the South Callaway girls’ 400-meter relay took a short but necessary trip.

State long jump title a slam dunk for Rudroff

MOKANE — Garner Rudroff had his mind on hoops. Specifically, what can be one of the most dazzling plays in the sport.

Father’s memory drives MSD’s Jones to state titles

A little more than a year ago, Nick Jones was watching the track season from the sidelines and mourning the passing of his father, Hardy.

A royal baby shower

The Friends of the National Churchill Museum’s annual meeting to celebrate royal baby

Though the world’s soon-to-be most famous baby isn’t expected until July, Fulton is getting ready to give the child a warm welcome.

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Cleanup from OK twister begins

State, local tornado volunteers to be coordinated by state impact

Missouri has received no aid requests from Oklahoma in the aftermath of a deadly tornado that hit Moore, Okla., Monday afternoon.

Area Red Cross Chapter deploys Mid-Missouri nurse to Oklahoma

The Heart of Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross, which includes Callaway County, has deployed a volunteer nurse from Barnett to Moore, Okla., to assist in providing health services to victims of a deadly tornado that struck the city on Monday afternoon.

Lady Owls golf team tied for seventh at NAIA championships

LINCOLN, Neb. — The William Woods University Lady Owls, sparked by freshman Alejandra Ferrer, were tied for seventh place after Tuesday’s opening round of the NAIA women’s golf national championships at Wilderness Ridge Country Club.

Mid-Missouri spared bad weather

Compared to other parts of Missouri and the Midwest, Mid-Missouri seemed to have been spared much of the brunt of Monday’s storms.

High winds cause produce trucks to crash

High winds caused a semi-trailer truck to crash at 6 a.m. Monday on I-70 west of Kingdom City, scattering potatoes and onions onto the median. The driver was not injured.

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Children read to therapy dog at library

Callaway County youngsters on their way to Monday morning story time at the Callaway County Public Library had a surprise when they were greeted by Desi, a standard poodle therapy dog brought to the library by Judy Harris of River Poodles in New Bloomfield.

PhotoVoice Project to debut today

Photos taken by students participating in the PhotoVoice Project from Callaway County will be on display today (May 21) at the YMCA in Fulton.

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