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Students in Beth Collier’s special education class at Rockwood Summit High challenged themselves to try something new. They entered a National Public Radio [NPR] podcast contest and poured themselves into making their project a success.

Every November, Bladder Health Awareness Month brings a national focus to bladder problems like incontinence, which becomes a major health issue as people age – especially among women.

Following success in 2018, the city of Wildwood is relaunching its “Wildwood Snowman Search” for a second year.

Tennis player Abby Gaines became the school’s No. 1 singles player and helped St. Joseph’s win the Class 2 state championship at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield.

Andrew Young, a junior at Eureka High, has been awarded a $4,000 scholarship to Millikin University in Decatur, IL. He was awarded the scholarship for his performance in the Cello Day Young participated in at Millikin on Oct. 27.

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Letters to the editor from the Nov. 13 issue.

Chronic wasting disease [CWD] – popularly known as "zombie deer disease" – has been reported in at least 24 states in the continental U.S., including Missouri.

Priory Rebels coach John Mohrmann knows one thing for sure about postseason soccer action. “All games in November are difficult,” Mohrmann. The Rebels (18-4) face another tough task when the Orchard Farm Eagles (22-1) comes play in a Class 2 sectional game at 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 13). Priory is the defending Class 3 state champions, scoring a 3-0 win last fall against Lincoln College Prep. This year, however, the Rebels were moved down a class by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Priory has three state championships overall. To remain in the hunt for a fourth state crown, ...

Fresh off a district soccer championship, the De Smet Spartans move on and will play Pattonville in the sectional round. The Spartans (14-4-1) entertain the 17-8 Pirates at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 13). The two teams met most recently last fall in a district championship game. De Smet won that match 1-0 and went on to finish second overall in Class 4. The De Smet Spartans celebrate winning the Class 4 District 5 championship. The winner Tuesday advances to the quarterfinals Saturday. Lying ahead is the winner will be the survivor of the Fort Zumwalt West-Holt game. Coach Josh Klein ...