Stories from Sunday, September 15, 2024

As the new librarian at Doniphan-Ripley County Library, Samantha Rodgers says, “I am excited to come back and serve the community that played such a pivotal role in my upbringing.” Rodgers was living in Columbia when she learned that a job opportunity existed for her move closer to family and also return to the place where she first discovered a passion for reading...

NEW MADRID, Mo. —When 16-year-old Makenzie Muse sits behind the wheel of a car, it is with confidence. Yes, Muse is aware of the statistics. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens ages 15-18 years old in the United States, according to the CDC...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while the Republican presidential candidate was golfing Sunday, according to two law enforcement officials. No injuries were reported...