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North Callaway applies pressure in 47-32 conference win vs Silex The North Callaway girls applied the pressure to Silex in the Ladybirds' 47-32 conference victory and tried bringing the same intensity to the offensive end against the Lady Owls. by Jeremy Jacob Published Dec. 3 2021 @ 12:13am

Jingle Bell 5K begins festive Saturday Kingdom of Christian Academy (KCA) will have its fourth annual Jingle Bell 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park. by Paula Tredway Published Dec. 1 2021 @ 11:05pm

Omicron coronavirus variant found in multiple US states NEW YORK (AP) — The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetected in the U.S. before the middle of this week, had been discovered in at least five states by the end of Thursday, showing yet again how mutations of the virus can circumnavigate the globe with speed and ease. Published Dec. 3 2021 @ 1:20am

New data suggests 1 in 44 US children affected by autism New autism numbers released Thursday suggest more U.S. children are being diagnosed with the developmental condition and at younger ages. by the Associated Press Published Dec. 3 2021 @ 1:20am

Chiefs leaning on unknowns in their Super Bowl pursuit The top-ranked cornerback in the NFL, at least according to some advanced metrics, is not Jalen Ramsey or some other high-profile player that was a first-round pick and developed into a Pro Bowl-caliber talent. The top center isn't Jason Kelce or some other longtime stalwart in the middle of the offensive line. Rather they are Rashad Fenton and Creed Humphrey of the AFC champion Chiefs who, along with cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and a few others, have emerged as the unsung heroes of a club seeking a third consecutive Super Bowl appearance. by Associated Press Published Dec. 3 2021 @ 1:02am

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US military explosives vanish, emerge in civilian world The Marine Corps demolition specialist was worried — about America, and about the civil war he feared would follow the presidential election. by the Associated Press Published Dec. 3 2021 @ 1:20am

US reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant Wednesday — in a vaccinated traveler who returned to California after a trip to South Africa — as scientists around the world race to establish whether the new, mutant version of the coronavirus is more dangerous than previous ones. by Associated Press Published Dec. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

Justices signal they'll OK new abortion limits, may toss Roe In the biggest challenge to abortion rights in decades, the Supreme Court's conservative majority on Wednesday signaled they would allow states to ban abortion much earlier in pregnancy and may even overturn the nationwide right that has existed for nearly 50 years. by Associated Press Published Dec. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

Local News

Pedestrian injured in Callaway County accident A man from Fulton was treated for minor injuries after getting hit by a vehicle while he was walking in Callaway County. by Staff Reports Published Dec. 2 2021 @ 7:35am

Two Fulton men charged with drug possession The Fulton Police Department, with the assistance of the Callaway County Sheriffs Office and Mustang Drug Task Force, served a narcotics-related search warrant Dec. 1 at 1504 Monroe St. in Fulton. Published Dec. 2 2021 @ 12:05am

Proposed legislation could sideline Missouri transportation needs Missourians have identified accessibility and safety as some of the top transportation needs in the state, but mounting political pressure could put funding for those projects in jeopardy. by Ryan Pivoney Published Dec. 1 2021 @ 11:05pm

Education

Missouri lawmakers scrutinize school boards, local control for next session Amid masking debates and curriculum controversy, Missouri lawmakers are putting a watchful eye on local school boards. by Ryan Pivoney Published Nov. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm

Holts Summit teachers receive donations for educational projects Two area teachers were awarded donations for their educational programs through the Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign sponsored by Sonic Drive-in and DonorsChoose. Published Nov. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm

Westminster to celebrate the 38th annual Festival of Lessons and Carols Westminster's beloved, time-honored Lessons and Carols event is patterned after the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King's College, University of Cambridge, England. by Sarah Backer - For the Fulton Sun Published Nov. 30 2021 @ 11:05pm

Sports

New Bloomfield takes right step in 49-30 loss vs Tipton The New Bloomfield boys had its best defensive game Thursday against Tipton but didn't have enough offense in the 49-30 loss. by Jeremy Jacob Published Dec. 3 2021 @ 6:09am

Liberty tames Missouri in 66-45 beatdown No Southeastern Conference team had ever visited Liberty Arena until Missouri on Thursday night. There may be reluctance for SEC members to return. Darius McGhee scored 20 points and Shiloh Robinson added a career-high 15 as Liberty beat the Tigers 66-45 in a game that was never close. by Associated Press Published Dec. 3 2021 @ 1:04am

Lightning beat shorthanded Blues Victor Hedman had two goals and an assist Thursday night and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2. Tampa Bay also got goals from Ondrej Palat and Anthony Cirelli, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves. Hedman, who has five goals and 17 assists this season, has been critical of himself for several defensive miscues recently. by Associated Press Published Dec. 3 2021 @ 12:49am

Features

Gifts worth keeping, or even passing down Some gifts, such as a candle or a bottle of wine, are great in the moment or for the short-term. Others make memorable keepsakes or are so personal they can't be re-gifted. by Associated Press Published Nov. 27 2021 @ 11:05pm

In case you missed it Here's a recap of Fulton area news for Nov. 21-26, 2021. Published Nov. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Mrs. Eastwood's kindergarten class: 'If I could invite anyone to Thanksgiving dinner ' Violet: It would be Jon, Kaley, Myles and the new baby because they always come to our Thanksgiving dinner. Published Nov. 23 2021 @ 11:05pm

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