Stories from Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Fern Tallent Fern R. Tallent, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, May 25, 2015, at The Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

By MICHELLE MALKIN Patent law is not something most Americans are passionate about or have ever contemplated -- which is exactly why the Obama White House and Congress got away with making radical changes to our time-tested traditions of protecting the fruits of entrepreneurial inventors' labor...

Cody L. Harris of Williamsville, graduated with his certificate in welding from Black River Technical College in Pocahontas May 7. Black River Technical College conferred degrees or certificates to 247 students.

PIEDMONT -- Four days after winning its first district championship since 2012, the Greenville baseball team appeared to be cruising at the right time. However, the Bears found out firsthand that defending champion Valle Catholic had aspirations of its own in mind...

Ronald Reagan once said his fondest hope for young people is that they would love their country for her selflessness and idealism. As the school year comes to a close, I have reflected on all of the great schools I have had the pleasure of visiting while in Congress. From Rolla to Caruthersville, Sikeston to Gainesville, and Festus to Doniphan, I've been bringing Congress to the classroom. When I speak with students, my message is simple: You can make an impact no matter your age...

Emilye Garner DEXTER, Mo. - Emilye Garner, 88, died Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the Mulberry Manor in Dexter. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Paul Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery...

By GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON -- The Revolutionary War and Civil War ended in Virginia, which was involved, by the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, in the beginning of today's war with radical Islam. Now a Virginia senator is determined that today's war shall not continue indefinitely without the legitimacy conferred by congressional involvement congruent with the Constitution's text and history...

Pat Eldridge PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Patricia "Pat" Eldridge, 56, of Des Arc, Mo., died Saturday, May 23, 2015, at her residence. Memorial visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Memorial service will follow at 3 p.m...

MALDEN -- Despite five errors and a few more mental mistakes, the Green Wave gave themselves a chance to win late. Malden committed five combined errors in the second and third innings and gave up six unearned runs. Scott City went on to win 8-6 in the MSHSAA Class 3 playoffs Monday...

BERNIE -- With their season on the brink, the Bernie Mules overcame a 2-run deficit to reach the MSHSAA Class 2 quarterfinal. Jaycee Burk's bases-loaded single completed an improbable comeback an inning later as the Mules stunned East Carter 5-4 in eight innings Monday...