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BILL HASTINGS' INSIDE INDIANA: Charlie, missions, St. Pat's, Bob's, etc. Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:55AMTo whom it may concern - THE SECOND WATCH -- Another Indiana, Pa., connection surfaced last week when an Associated Press feature, quoting Forbes magazine, recently rated the Penn State football program No. 3 in the nation with an overall team value of $99 million, trailing only Texas ($119 million) and Notre Dame ($108 million).
Benefit scheduled for Carthage man Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:23AMCARTHAGE, Mo. — A benefit for Robert “Pooter” Strickland, of Carthage, will be staged Saturday at Jim’s Bar and Grill, 325 E. Fourth St. The event will include a barbecue chicken dinner. A silent auction will be held from 1 to 5 p.m.
Benefit fish fry next Friday in Lamar Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:23AMCORRECTION: The date of the fish fry in Friday, March 19. LAMAR, Mo. — A fish fry will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday , March 19 at Lamar Memorial Hall on the southeast corner of the square.
Missing Stark City vet found dead Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:23AMA Stark City, Mo., veteran missing since has week has been found dead, authorities said this morning. Newton County Sheriff Ken Copeland said no foul play is suspected in the death of Ernest Jensen, 62, although an autopsy is scheduled for later today.
Weather Service: Tornado drill set for today Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:54AMTORNADO DRILL THURSDAY MARCH 11 AT 130 PM ... THE TORNADO DRILL...ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK... HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY MARCH 11 AT 130 PM.
St. Louis casino’s closing makes license available Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:08AMST. LOUIS (AP) — The closing of the oldest casino in St. Louis leaves a valuable gambling license up for grabs in Missouri.
Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, Mo. Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:08AMKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Facing potential bankruptcy, the board that governs the once flush-with-cash Kansas City school district is taking the unusual and contentious step of shuttering almost half its schools.
Blunt, Bond criticize Obama’s health plan w/ Obama health plan Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:53AMTwo Republican lawmakers from Missouri didn’t wait for President Barack Obama’s speech before assailing the Democratic health care plan that the president on Wednesday came to the state to support.
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Two teenagers facing charges in fires, damage Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:39PMCOLUMBUS, Kan. — Two Cherokee County teenagers have been charged with felonies related to fires, property damage and burglaries. County Attorney John Bullard on Wednesday charged Brandon Youngblood, 19, of Riverton, and Johnny Robinson, 18, of Galena, in Cherokee County District Court.
Authorities seek help in locating missing veteran Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:38PMNEOSHO, Mo. — Newton County authorities are looking for a Vietnam War veteran who wandered away last week from his Stark City home. Sheriff Ken Copeland said no foul play is suspected in the case. He said Ernest Jensen suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Three injured in traffic accident in Barton County Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:38PMThree people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 5 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. Highway 160, four miles west of Lamar in Barton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Divers search for missing man Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:38PMGROVE, Okla. — The Grand River Dam Authority Lake Patrol was searching Wednesday for an 81-year-old Grove man who has been missing at least two days. Justin Alberty, spokesman for the GRDA, said Wednesday afternoon that divers were looking for the body of a missing man.
$22,000 in items taken from store Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:38PMSomeone made off with $22,573 worth of goods overnight Sunday from the Sleep Level store at Northpark Mall in Joplin. Joplin police Cpl. Chuck Niess said the apparent burglary was reported Monday morning. He said it was not clear how access to the store was gained.
Charges filed against several in drug cases Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:23PMFelony drug charges have been filed against several people arrested this week in Joplin Police Department cases.
Woman tells court husband tried to kill her Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:23PMA Carthage man was ordered bound over for trial after a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Jasper County Circuit Court in Joplin on a charge that he threatened his wife’s life with a screwdriver last August.
NWS: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR WESTERN BENTON COUNTY Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:53PM* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... WESTERN BENTON COUNTY IN CENTRAL MISSOURI... * UNTIL 745 PM CST.
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT: TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM FOR AREA Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:53PMINDICATE A TORNADO NEAR GRANBY...OR 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF NEOSHO... MOVING NORTHEAST AT 55 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE GRANBY AND RITCHEY.
Today in local history Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:13AMMonday March 8, 2010 March 8 50 years ago today NORTH ADAMS -- Two North Adams men moved into the presidency and first vice presidency of the Berkshire County Traffic Association last night. Philip Attala of the Remington Rand Division of Sperry Rand Corp. in Williamstown became the association’s president in elections at the White Tree Inn, Pittsfield.
Bulletin board: March 8, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:00AMRailroad workersThe National Association of Retired & Veteran Railroad Employees will meet Thursday at 11 a.m. at the M.R. Davis Public Library, 8554 Northwest Drive in Southaven. Call (662) 781-2080.Gospel singingAbundant Grace Ministries Church, 9239 E. Holmes Road, presents the Almost Famous Gospel Singing Jubilee Friday at 7 p.m., featuring the Almost Famous Crains. Call (901) 299-8831 or ...
Bulletin Board: March 7, 2010 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:00AMHernando danceThe Hernando Parks and Recreation Dept. presents an afternoon of fun and dancing today at 3 at the Gale Center, 2601 Elm Street. All ages are invited for the event that begins with a free meringue lesson. Admission is a dish or finger foods to share. For more details, call (662) 429-2688.Railroad retireesThe National Association of Retired & Veteran Railroad Employees (NARVRE) will ...
Bulletin Board: March 6, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:00AMGospel singingGlenns Chapel Methodist Church, 8235 Miss. 301 N. in Lake Cormorant, will have a gospel singing at 7 tonight, featuring the Gatewoods. Refreshments to follow. Call (662) 781-0722 or (662) 349-3822.Solid Rock Assembly of God, 16938 U.S. 4 E. in Senatobia, will have a benefit singing and spaghetti dinner for Mexico Missions today, starting at 6 p.m. Call (662) 429-7573, (662) 487 ...
Local Businesses Hope To Cash In On Arnold Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:32AMIn a time when many business owners still are feeling the effects of a shaky economy, they’re now hoping to cash in on some of the $41.2 million officials expect all those visitors to spend.
Bulletin board Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:00AMNARVREThe National Association of Retired & Veteran Railroad Employees will meet March 11 at 11 a.m. at the M.R. Davis Public Library, 8554 Northwest Drive in Southaven. Call (662) 781-2080.School receptionLewisburg High School, 1755 Craft Road in Olive Branch, is hosting a reception for football coach Butch Veazey March 25 at 6:30 p.m. Veazey is in his first year at the school following 20 ...
Become a member of our community! Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:14AMGhost Ships: Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes will be held at 7 p.m. March 4 at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Chris Winters presents a maritime history hidden beneath the surface of the five Great Lakes. Call (630) 279-8696.
Tax credits for historic development under fire Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:05AMTOPEKA — A set of tax credits aimed at funding the renovation of historic properties came under criticism Wednesday in a House hearing.
DeSoto County Bulletin Board: March 4, 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:00AMAARP meetingAARP Chapter No. 5371 will meet today at 11 a.m. at the BancorpSouth Sports Building, 3335 Pine Tar Alley in Southaven.Quilting classNew Prospect Baptist Church, 310 Miss. 305 N. Olive Branch (Lewisburg community), will offer beginner quilting classes each Thursday night in March. To obtain a registration form, call (901) 409-6393 or (901) 212-3964Christian WritersThe Byhalia ...
P.R.I.D.E. may gain partners to spruce up road Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:42PMThe work hasn’t begun yet and already there are two potential partners with Bowling Green’s Operation P.R.I.D.E. program for the planned sprucing up of the Louisville Road spur.
BYM's Mardi Gras breaks attendance records Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:20AMAttendance records for the Bootheel Youth Museum's annual Mardi Gras fund raiser were broken last year. They were broken again this year and event coordinator Liz Provance couldn't be happier....
Mardi Gras breaks attendance records Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:59PMAttendance records for the Bootheel Youth Museum's annual Mardi Gras fund raiser were broken last year. They were broken again this year and event coordinator Liz Provance couldn't be happier....
BIGFOOT makes impression in King City Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:10PMMT. VERNON — Parked cars lined 44th Street on both sides past the Drury Inn and nearly to Illinois Highway 15.
Child Nearly Drowns in Hotel Pool Saturday Night Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:11PMAuthorities rush to revive child at Northland hotel.
Lawmaker Beck's death saddens House members Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:12AMMembers of the Alabama House of Representatives return to session today with heavy hearts and without one of their members.
OUTDOOR CALENDAR Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:03AMFeb. 26-28: 23rd Annual Western Virginia Sports Show, Augusta Expoland Fishersville. Seminars with Bob Foulkrod, Chris Parrish, Terry Drury, Mark Butski & more. See westernvasportshow.com or email/call Email: info@westernvasportshow.com , 540/337-7018 for show times and prices. Feb. 27: Rabbit season ends statewide...
On Restaurants: Michael O’Toole’s named for forefather and his 1898 establishment Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:02AMDowntown Columbus is almost 70 miles from Shawnee, a tiny village in what once was the heart of coal country in Perry County, southeast of Columbus. Yet the two are linked by one man, two restaurants and a family legacy.
On Restaurants: Michael O'Toole's named for forefather and his 1898 establishment Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:02AMDowntown Columbus is almost 70 miles from Shawnee, a tiny village in what once was the heart of coal country in Perry County, southeast of Columbus. Yet the two are linked by one man, two restaurants and a family legacy.
College results Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:31PMBIG 12 MEN
3 TIMES A CHAMPION Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 2:13PMAustin Roper, Justin Van Hoose and Travis Lang won individual state championships for Kirksville at the state wrestling tournament in Columbia, Mo., this weekend.
Losing skid reaches new level for MSU Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:11AMThe Missouri State softball team dropped a pair of games at the Sleep Inn Classic in Denton, Texas, on Friday, losing 1-0 to Buffalo and 3-2 to Colorado State.
Centex wrong about wall threat Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:27AMThe day after the collapse, Centex told residents that firefighters were leaving because homes were safe. That was news to city officials. City officials disputed safety claim by Centex More coverage of the collapse
Goodyear will be site of new Drury Inn & Suites Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:50PMGoodyear will be the future home of the third Drury Inn & Suites Hotel in Arizona.
Despite weather, Salon's Hearts for Haiti' raises hundreds Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:30AMResidents braved the cold and snow on Valentine's Day for O'Hair Salon and Spa's "Hearts for Haiti" fundraiser.
Become a member of our community! Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:15AMA book discussion on The Invention of Curried Sausage , Uwe Timm's revealing tale of the end of World War II from a German's point of view, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Call (630) 279-8696.
Calendar Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:10AMA book discussion on The Invention of Curried Sausage , Uwe Timm's revealing tale of the end of World War II from a German's point of view, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Call (630) 279-8696.
DeSoto bulletin board for Feb. 16, 2010 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:00AMRelay For Life DeSoto County's Relay for Life is having its monthly meeting at 6 tonight at the Drury Inn, 735 Goodman Road W. in Horn Lake. Anyone interested in joining a team or entering a team this year is encouraged to attend. The event that raises money for the American Cancer Society will be held May 21-22 at Snowden Grove Park. Call Raney Alford at (901) 870-3751 or visit the Web site ...
Branch #3 UNWLA invites you and all your friends and family to attend a Ukrainian Dance performance" Zorianka in the ... Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:12PMfeaturing Zorianka Dance group from Alberta CANADA. Over 30 wonderful Ukrainian dancers will delight you in a grand display of artistic folk dances. Come and visit the valley of the sun, Phoenix, Arizona, catch some rays, meet some new friends and have a great time.
DeSoto bulletin board for Feb. 12, 2010 Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:00AMValentine banquet Garden of Grace Outreach Center, 2220 Cresthill Drive W. in Southaven, is hosting a Valentine Love Banquet tonight from 6-8. The theme is "Showing the Love of God." For more information or to make reservations, call (662) 393-6349. Baseball camp The second annual Ed Easley Preseason Baseball Camp will be held Saturday and Sunday at Olive Branch High School. The cost is $100 per ...
Bulletin Board Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 12:00AMBaseball campThe second annual Ed Easley Preseason Baseball Camp will be held Saturday and Sunday at Olive Branch High School. The cost is $100 per player, which includes a T-shirt. Campers are scheduled to receive hitting, fielding, catching, pitching and base running instruction from several minor-league baseball players. For more information, e-mail: bige1404@aol.com.Floyd ...
Victim To Speak About Avon Mountain Crash Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 5:57AMMark Robinson, a Canton resident who survived the fiery crash on Avon Mountain and wrote a book about the experience, will be the guest speaker at the Feb. 18 breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of Windsor and Windsor Locks.
DeSoto bulletin board for Feb. 9, 2010 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:00AMBaseball camp The second annual Ed Easley Preseason Baseball Camp will be held Saturday and Sunday at Olive Branch High School. The cost is $100 per player, which includes a T-shirt. Campers are scheduled to receive hitting, fielding, catching, pitching and base running instruction from several minor-league baseball players. For more information, e-mail: bige1404@aol.com[[[SHIFTIN ...