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Newton County woman charged in 1999 murder
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:10:14 -0700

The recent reopening of a cold case in Southeast Missouri led to the arrests Thursday of Newton County resident Tracy Lynn Rea and others in connection with the death of her stepmother 13 years ago.

Missouri lawmakers approve vehicle sales tax measure
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:38:54 -0700

Lawmakers have given final approval to a measure designed to allow Missouri communities to continue levying taxes on car sales.

‘I hope they remember’
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:51:55 -0700

Several United States flags surrounded the Newton County Courthouse Saturday afternoon, as inside the courthouse photos of 134 fallen Missouri veterans were on display.

Brad's Beat: St. Louis Browns Collector
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:34:30 -0700

A Newton County man is showing off his large collection of St. Louis Brown's collection.

The hardest call: The Joplin tornado through a coroner’s eyes
Sat, 19 May 2012 18:42:58 -0700

One year ago, the Joplin tornado transformed Rob Chappel, the Jasper County coroner. Accustomed to working anonymously, he was suddenly called upon to be the man in the middle of chaos and grief. In the first of a three-part series, he is now finally ready to share his story.

Neosho Safe Kids Day held
Fri, 04 May 2012 15:28:33 -0700

The Safe Kids Day was held today in Neosho, Missouri, sponsored by the Newton County Health Department and the Jasper-Newton Counties Safe Kids Coalition. Parents were able to get their children's fingerprints

Thursday's local Scoreboard
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:46:24 -0700

BaseballCollegeBIG 12 Conference OverallBaylor 18-3 40-11Texas A&M 13-8 38-14Texas 13-8 29-18Oklahoma State 13-8 32-20Oklahoma 13-10 33-20Missouri 9-13 27-25Kansas 6-15 21-31Texas Tech 6-16 28-25Kansas State 6-16 25-28Results ThursdayKansas 1, Missouri 0Kansas State 7, Texas Tech 5Texas A&M at Oklahoma State, lateTexas at Baylor, lateSamford at Oklahoma, late

Area officials pause to honor crime victims
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:37:27 -0700

Newton County officials took a break from their workday Wednesday afternoon to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week at an annual ceremony held at the Newton County Courthouse.

Friday's local scoreboard
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:48:11 -0700

BaseballCollegeBIG 12Conference OverallBaylor 20-3 42-11Texas A&M 15-8 40-14Oklahoma 13-10 34-21Oklahoma State 13-10 32-22Texas 13-10 29-20Missouri 9-14 27-26Kansas 7-15 22-31Kansas State 7-16 26-28Texas Tech 6-17 28-26Late results ThursdayTexas A&M 5, Oklahoma State 2 (13)Baylor 16, Texas 5Samford 4, Oklahoma 2Results FridayKansas 6, Missouri 3Kansas State 5, Texas Tech 1Baylor 4, Texas 0

Congressional candidate urges 2,000-mile barricade along US southern border
Fri, 11 May 2012 19:45:22 -0700

By Milan Simonich Texas-New Mexico Newspapers SANTA FE — New Mexico congressional candidate Rick Newton wants to build a 2,000-mile barrier along America's Southern border.