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‘National FBLA Week’ proclaimed in Marshall

By Sarah Gray/Group Editor The week of Feb. 8-14 was proclaimed “National FBLA Week” in Marshall as Mayor Craig Thompson officially read and signed the document with FBLA members in attendance. The organization includes more than 200,000 members and advisers nationwide in middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, career and technical schools, and private business…

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Winnie Gates graduates from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in Fall 2025.The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 12, 2025, at Great Southern Bank Arena.Winnie Gates, of Malta Bend, graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Biology.Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

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Area high school hoops roundup

It was a light week last week for one area high school’s basketball teams, while the others played more than once.

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