Stories from Saturday, September 15, 2012

Today is Saturday, Sept. 15, the 259th day of 2012. There are 107 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 15, 1887, the city of Philadelphia launched a three-day celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Constitution of the United States...

It's Farm Day at the SEMO District Fair/Expo; along with livestock judging and a Junior Angus Show, a tractor pull will take center stage in front of the grandstand this evening. Gary Kralemann, principal at Jefferson Elementary School, dons an Uncle Sam costume to help his students celebrate the 200th anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution; schools throughout the district hold special ceremonies in observance of the bicentennial...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Lillie Pearl Williams, 89, of Portageville passed away at her home Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. Services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Barron Willer officiating. Burial will be in Portageville Cemetery...

ANNA, Ill. -- Shirley J. Claunch, 77, of Anna died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at her home. Private graveside service was held at Anna City Cemetery, with the Rev. Paul Sadler officiating. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements...

The Kelly softball team improved to 10-0 with a shutout of Sikeston on Friday. Winning pitcher Alexis Dock had six strikeouts and issued just one walk in the circle and added a triple at the plate for Kelly in a 10-0 win over the Bulldogs. Samantha Ratledge also tripled, while Stephanie Worth, Sydney Vinyard and Kristi Brucker added doubles for the Hawks...