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Memphis, Missouri unveiled its new city hall on Monday. Bob and Rennetta Rockhold donated the city hall and legally transferred it over to the city along with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

A 21 year old Memphis Missouri man is behind bars tonight for the shooting death of a Wyaconda, Missouri man.

A Memphis, Missouri woman was arrested after police say she hit a baby on the head, fracturing the baby's skull. via KTVO

“Jo Ann and I will fight for funding.”

Sen. Kit Bond was greeted by Cape Girardeau Mayor Jay Knudtson and Tom Schulte as he left the helicopter following an aerial tour of flooded areas Friday. via Southeast Missourian

“The most recent national highway act mandated a study of the multimodal transportation assets and needs in this region”

The Delta Regional Authority will continue its second round of public meetings to discuss multimodal transportation in the region with sessions next week in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Mayfield, Ky. via Suntimes News

“The result of that have been a decrease in our transfers, and a decrease in our ability to provide advanced services at times, which is highly critical”

Help is wanted at area ambulance districts that are struggling to find personnel. via KTVO Kirksville

“We could have some positive results from it, see if it would enhance not just growth now, but future growth or potential opportunity of bringing future business or future plans for educational opportunities or anything like that”

Northeast Missouri's rural communities got a major funding boost for economic development. via KTVO Kirksville

“Winning is my favorite part of racing”

Washington's Matt Greiner won 14 races, captured three track championships and finished third in national points in his outlaw stock car this season. via Golden Triangle Media.com

Four elderly people were killed and a fifth seriously injured in a two-car crash in northeastern Missouri, Sunday afternoon, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. via STLtoday

Funeral services for Donald Alexander, 61, St. Charles, Mo., were Saturday, Nov. via Ogden Reporter

“Why I Am an American Patriot. "I'm a patriot because I really enjoy showing respect for soldiers fighting in the war because it means so much that they're over there fighting for us”

Some of the Heartland's youngest Americans observed Veterans Day a bit early Friday. via KTVO Kirksville

“There will be a mix of race, culture and a combination of denominations.”

"Gospel Fest 2007," a fundraiser to help restore the fire-damaged roof of St. Alphonsus Liguori "Rock" Church, will be held Sunday, Oct. via St. Louis American Newspaper

“We need S-Chip. I understand the house is going to sustain the veto. If they do, we need to come back with a more modest program by providing the assistance we need.”

Missouri Senator Kit Bond made a few special appearances in the heartland on Wednesday. via KTVO Kirksville

St. Paul United Methodist Church has appointed Jim Tarrant as the new worship organist and Chancel Choir accompanist. via Springfield News Leader

“What did you think when you found out that a tornado had come through this area and there was never a warning issued?”

Earlier this week, we brought you extensive coverage of the tornado and severe storms that left behind damage in northeast Missouri. via KTVO Kirksville

“We've been extremely lucky we had no injuries at all”

A strong storm ripped through parts of northeast Missouri on Tuesday, damaging several communities, including the downtown area of Palmyra. via KSHB-TV Kansas City

ST. LOUIS -- The National Weather Service said there were reports of damage and a possible tornado Tuesday afternoon in northeast Missouri's Monroe County. via TheHawaiiChannel

“We've got about 16 inches of wall when we get it finished. We start out with a 14 inch-wide bale, add the lime plaster to it on each side and you've got about 16 inches”

It's not often a news story is pulled straight from a fairy tale. But believe it or not, Memphis Missouri is about to have a house made of straw. via KTVO Kirksville

North Shelby Raiders fans left the game satisfied Friday as they observed their football team run past the visiting Memphis Tigers , 48-26 in a league test. via MaxPreps

The Scotland County courthouse in Memphis is home to a piece of Missouri history. via KHQA-TV Quincy