Stories from Thursday, February 4, 2010

75-90 fifth-graders to be admitted to new school

CARUTHERSVILLE -- A Pemiscot County man charged with murder after his girlfriend's daughter died was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday. Matthew Taylor, 23, of Bragg City, Mo., pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder before Judge Fred Copeland...

Vera James is a community volunteer who has faced criticism, overcome illness and still has a positive attitude. "I enjoy people," James said. "I talk to everyone because I think a person saying hello with a smile on their face can make a big difference in someone's life or day."...