Chamber announces competition to throw out first pitch at Springfield Cardinals game. They are: Joyce Campbell, City of Houston; Michelle Dugan, Wal-Mart Supercenter; Joleen Durham, TCMH; Kay Jordan, First National; Sharon Rees, Houston Schools; and Agent 99, Big Country 99. (4:38 p.m.)
Mishap reported six miles east of Houston on Highway 17; rescue squad called and fire department dispatched later. (1:44 p.m.)
Houston man, Jeffrey Wakenight, 22, charged with property damage, trespassing. Bond set at $10,000. (1:15 p.m.)
Houston native Howell Burkhead begins pastorate at First Baptist Church, Houston. (1:10 p.m.)
Two persons have confessed into an extensive vandalism spree at Houston Middle School. A third boy, 13, has been referred to juvenile authorities. The damage estimate is expected to be several thousand dollars. (11:25 a.m.)
County commission says its construction management firm will soon notify successful bidders on justice center building. (9:25 a.m.)
The Houston baseball team will play in its first sectional game in 15 years at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Conway. (9:20 a.m.)
Link to Neal column in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sunday.
The first look at Neldon Neal’s Laclede County hideout. See it in the photo galleries