Stories from Sunday, July 26, 2020

World Wide Technology Raceway Madison, Illinois July 25, 2020 Photo: John Bisci (free for all media to use) Tori Bryan of Jackson, Missouri, won twice on July 25 -- her birthday -- at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Bryan won the NHRA Jr. Dragster Lightning class by defeating Sam Stewart in the final round of eliminations, then went on to beat Sam's sister, Sarah Stewart, in the NHRA Jr. Dragster Run-off...

Nathan Steele (age 15) of Jackson, MO received his Boy Scout Eagle Rank on June 18, 2020 upon completion of and acceptance of his Eagle project. After discussing possible civic needs with officials from the City of Jackson, the "Welcome to Jackson" sign on East Main Street was identified as a project to enhance. ...

Today in History Today is Sunday, July 26, the 208th day of 2020. There are 158 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 26, 2002, the Republican-led House voted, 295-132, to create an enormous Homeland Security Department in the biggest government reorganization in decades...