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House passes private school scholarship bill A bill to allow scholarships for low-income Missouri children to attend private schools barely passed the state House on Thursday. by Associated Press Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:18am

Callaway Singers bring music back to Playhouse The choir, which has grown to about 50 members, has performed in the community since 2006. by Olivia Garrett Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:14am

State icon Tom Bass' ride to greatness Tom Bass enthusiast Christal Bruner presented on the great horse trainer's life Wednesday as part of Daniel Boone Regional Library's series of Black History Month-related presentations. by Helen Wilbers Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:11am

The Fulton Sun welcomes new editor After 30 years mostly as sports editor at the Fulton Sun, Ryan Boland is in the editor's seat. by the Fulton Sun Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:10am

'Meyers Manx' dune buggy creator dead at 94 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Meyers was hanging out at Pismo Beach on California's Central Coast one afternoon in 1963 when he saw something that both blew his mind and changed his life: a handful of old, stripped-down cars bouncing across the sand. by Associated Press Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:05am

Pythons, iguanas: Florida restricts some exotic reptiles ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pythons, iguanas, monitor lizards, oh my! Florida is moving to restrict 16 invasive reptile species that have wreaked havoc in the Everglades and across the state. by Associated Press Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:05am

UN: Carbon-cutting pledges by countries nowhere near enough The newest pledges by countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions are falling far short of what's needed to limit global warming to what the Paris climate accord seeks, a new United Nations report finds. by Associated Press Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:05am

Choose tomatoes for disease resistance I think we finally broke out of the freezing cold weather we were stuck in. Spring is on its way — I can tell by the amount of garden questions floating around. by Peter Sutter Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:05am

DHSS, Area Agencies on Aging partner to ensure vaccine access for seniors A program designed to assist older Missourians with accessing the COVID-19 vaccine launched this month. by the Fulton Sun Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:05am

Callaway residents place in 4-H meat judging The University of Missouri Extension 4-H State Meats Judging Contest on Feb. 20 drew 45 competitors from across the state. by the Fulton Sun Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:05am

Callaway Memories 1896 Fulton Gazette -- Solomon H. Thomas, who died Feb 14, near Bachelor, was one of the oldest men of the county. by Sharon Davis Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 12:05am

Investigation into Texas blackout begins AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The catastrophic Texas blackout was a wider failure than the state's power grid, which teetered on the brink of an even bigger collapse during a freeze that knocked out electricity to 4 million customers, energy executives said Thursday. by Associated Press Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 12:05am

Chief: Police heeded Capitol attack warnings but overwhelmed WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers pressed the acting U.S. Capitol Police chief on Thursday to explain why the force wasn't prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists even though officials had compiled specific, compelling intelligence that extremists were likely to attack Congress and try to halt the certification of Donald Trump's election loss. by Associated Press Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 12:05am

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US NEW YORK (AP) — February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. by Associated Press Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 12:05am

Oversized load transport delayed The transport of a large part from the Callaway Energy Center in southern Callaway County to Montgomery City has been delayed. by the Fulton Sun Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 12:05am

Tornado drill planned for Tuesday If wailing sirens fill the air Tuesday, don't panic. Callaway County will be participating in a statewide tornado drill as a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. by Olivia Garrett Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 12:01am

Fulton floats new solution to Smart Grid woes Fulton administrators presented a bold new solution to the city's ongoing struggles with its Smart Grid system during Tuesday's City Council meeting. by Helen Wilbers Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 11:58pm

Get buzzin' about buzzards at free virtual classes The Missouri Department of Conservation invites people to learn more about vultures through three virtual programs Saturday. by Helen Wilbers Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 11:37pm

Missouri to begin next COVID-19 vaccination tier in March Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday told vaccinators to prepare to serve educators, child care staff and others considered critical infrastructure in a little more than two weeks. by Joe Gamm Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 4:50pm

US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months All told, 19 million people were receiving unemployment aid as of Feb. 6, up from 18.3 million the previous week. by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 9:10am

Library talk discusses Missouri's mark on writers It isn't too difficult to find references to the Show-Me state in literature, from the famous to the obscure. by Olivia Garrett Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 12:15am

Fulton seeks to fill hole in natural gas budget reserves Several Fulton city departments may face budget cuts after a spike in natural gas prices put a dent in reserve funds. by Helen Wilbers Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 12:11am

Blackouts bring demand for more regulations All the groceries spoiled and the water was out for days. Then Melissa Rogers, a believer in the Texas gospel that government should know its place, woke up to a $6,000 energy bill before the snow and ice even melted. by Associated Press Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 12:05am