by admin | Mar 7, 2000 | Uncategorized
A body found on a gravel bank in the Big Niangua River has been confirmed as that of a 15-year-old boy missing since January 7th. The sheriff says James Floyd had wandered off during a hike with his foster father and grandfather. The gravel bar where he was found is...
by admin | Mar 7, 2000 | News
The state Senate thinks bigger fire departments should be able to donate their used, but usable, trucks to smaller fire departments without worrying about liability issues. The Senate has approved Senator Sidney Johnson’s bill clearing the way for those...
by admin | Mar 6, 2000 | Sports Features
Southeast Missouri State is going to the Big Dance for the first time ever. SEMO knocked off three-time definding champ Murray State, 67-56, to win the Ohio Valley Conference tournament and secure an automatic bid. Mike Branson scored 21 points to lead the Indians,...
by admin | Mar 6, 2000 | Sports Features
The arbitrator who sent John Rocker back to work was right on the money. Don’t get me wrong, Rocker’s Sports Illustrated diatribe was abhorrent and inexcusable. If Rocker is not a bigot, then he is certainly an idiot. But we could have forgotten all about...
by admin | Mar 6, 2000 | Sports Features
Missouri nearly pulled off the win that would have clinched it’s NCAA tournament berth, but lost at Kansas, 83-82. The Tigers led Kansas in the final minute, before an intentional foul call gave Kansas the lead and the ball. Keyon Dooling attempted a three to...
