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WWU announces new Major General Stephen L. Danner GOLD Scholarship Adding to its status as a Military-Friendly University, William Woods University (WWU) is establishing a new academic scholarship for students that are either enrolled in the Show-Me GOLD program, are a current member of the Missouri National Guard, or are a veteran of the U. by John Fougere For the Fulton Sun Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Tennessee officers fatally shoot man after pursuit on I-75 CARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee fatally shot a man while attempting to take him into custody after a pursuit on Interstate 75, authorities said. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

2 Iowa State crew members died their first time on the water AMES, Iowa (AP) — Two Iowa State University crew club members were participating in their first practice on the water when they drowned in March after their boat capsized in strong winds, according to newly released investigative findings. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Man pleads guilty in St. Louis Catholic store killing ST. LOUIS (AP) — A former pastor accused of sexually assaulting two women inside a suburban St. Louis Catholic supply store, then killing a third when she refused his sexual demands pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree murder and other charges. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

New Bloomfield hears updates on development plan, health services NEW BLOOMFIELD — The New Bloomfield R-3 School District Board of Education heard from Professional Development Chair Lauren Sweeten about the district’s professional development plan at its October meeting. by Paula Tredway Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Accidental shot from Chicago officer wounds 2 other police LYONS, Ill. (AP) — An officer accidentally fired his handgun during a struggle while police were making arrests in suburban Chicago, wounding two other officers, authorities said. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

The Guidance Clarity Act The federal government produces hundreds of rules, regulations, and laws every year. Each of them can contain thousands of pages of legal and legislative language that could take days to read, let alone comprehend. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Coffee Talk: Class Reunion It was Saturday, Oct. 2, when former students of Fulton High School Class of 1971 began arriving at the Water Splash Park. by Nola Garner For the Fulton Sun Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Time for Tulips It is hard to believe we are having such beautiful weather this late in October. Our expected first frost date was October 15th but according to the weather people there is no frost in sight. by Peter Sutter For the Fulton Sun Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Boys hunting with their dogs discover large catamount 125 years ago 1896 Fulton GazetteHenry Craghead and John Mussenkoff were out hunting the other night out on Middle River when their dogs ran onto a large catamount. by Sharon Davis For the Fulton Sun Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

in case you missed it… Oct. 17WWU hosting final lecture by outgoing President Jahnae H. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Courts thank their CASA volunteers Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.Leadership and staff of local juvenile courts said they can’t thank Capital City Court Appointed Special Advocates enough. by Joe Gamm Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:50am

House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the committee investigating the violent Jan. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:50am

Parson proclaims October as Pork Month In October, Missouri celebrates Pork Month.Gov. Mike Parson joined the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s pork luncheon Thursday to present a proclamation declaring October 2021 Pork Month, keeping a multi-year tradition alive. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:50am

Legislators told Missouri needs to take a fresh approach on education To shape a better Missouri, legislators attending a retreat at one of Missouri’s universities heard they need to take a fresh approach to a major building block: Education. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:50am

South Callaway superintendent to retire South Callaway Superintendent Kevin Hillman will retire at the end of this school year.“My father told me a long time ago, that you would always just know when it’s time, and it’s just time,” Hillman said. by Paula Tredway Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:50am

South Callaway students stage service day After being put on hold for two years due to COVID, South Callaway High School held its second service day Thursday in Fulton and Mokane. by Elise Eaker For the Fulton Sun Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:50am

Parking problems Dear Heloise: I drive a popular brand of car in a generic white color. Whenever I would go anywhere, it always seemed as though I had a problem finding my car, and this was especially true at the grocery store. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:50am

Couple struggles with elderly cat’s declining health DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together 39 years, and we generally get along very well. We’ve always had dogs and cats, and we currently have two of each. Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:50am

Courts thank their CASA volunteers Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.Leadership and staff of local juvenile courts said they can’t thank Capital City Court Appointed Special Advocates enough. by Joe Gamm Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:30am

Legislators told Missouri needs to take a fresh approach on education To shape a better Missouri, legislators attending a retreat at one of Missouri’s universities heard they need to take a fresh approach to a major building block: Education. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:30am

South Callaway students stage service day After being put on hold for two years due to COVID, South Callaway High School held its second service day Thursday in Fulton and Mokane. by Elise Eaker [email protected] Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:30am

Parson proclaims October as Pork Month In October, Missouri celebrates Pork Month.Gov. Mike Parson joined the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s pork luncheon Thursday to present a proclamation declaring October 2021 Pork Month, keeping a multi-year tradition alive. by Ryan Pivoney Published Oct. 22 2021 @ 12:30am