Obama’s address to be focused on economy
By JULIE PACE (WASHINGTON, D.C., AP) – President Barack Obama will focus his State of the Union address on boosting job creation and economic growth at a time of high…
Jennies softball splits on day two of invitational
(DURANT, Okla.) – Jennies softball (3-1) split a pair of games on day two of the Southeastern Regional Invitational at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex Saturday, winning 5-4 against Arkansas Tech…
Jennies go 4-0 on road trip, win at Missouri Southern
(JOPLIN, Mo.) – The 10th-ranked Central Missouri Jennies capped off a four-game road trip with a win at Missouri Southern, defeating the Lions 74-63 on Saturday evening. BreAnna Lewis led…
Officials seek upgrades at mental health facility
By CHRIS BLANK (FULTON, Mo., AP) – Ceilings are low, conversations echo and vocational space is limited at the Fulton State Hospital. Patient units lack private areas for individualized treatment,…
Several wounded in Bourbon Street shooting
By STACEY PLAISANCE (NEW ORLEANS, La., AP) – Gunfire wounded four people on New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street on Saturday night as a costumed crowd partied amid the countdown to…