Fifth grader breaks barriers and wins big : News : ConnectTriStates.com

Many young boys dream of stepping foot on a Major League baseball field. A Lewis County 5th grader had a chance to do just that last month.Fernando Jon Murphy of LaGrange was assigned to write an essay for the Breaking Barrier: In Sports, In Life essay contest at Highland Elementary last February. Major League Baseball and Scholastic, Inc. created the contest more than 10 years ago.

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HLGU hit hard by Monday night storms

Today at 12:25 AM School hit hard by Tuesday storm damage.

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NWS: Tornado touched down near Hannibal

Yesterday at 9:12 PM City reports widespread power outages and significant debris covering city streets.

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Lightning strikes downtown Quincy building

Yesterday at 8:43 PM Residents report hearing a loud strike. The went outside to find a brick chimney collapsed into the parking lot for nearby apartments.

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Massive tornado flattens Oklahoma City suburb

Yesterday at 8:05 PM Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

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Undercover drug sweep in Hannibal nabs 21 people

Yesterday at 4:49 PM An undercover drug investigation in Hannibal results in 21 people being arrested.

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Local celebs take the field for fun and fundraising

Sunday, May 19, 2013 Local media celebrities and business personalities took to the field to have some fun raising money for the Quincy YMCA Youth baseball programs Sunday.

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Three Quincy residents arrested after Thursday night drug raid

Saturday, May 18, 2013 Three Quincy residents face charges involving possession of meth and controlled substances.

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In the eyes of a veteran: A story for every war

Friday, May 17, 2013 More than 5,000 war artifacts dating back to the 1600s decorate the All Wars Museum in Quincy.

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Blues player flies into the Tri-States to rescue neglected dogs

Friday, May 17, 2013 VIDEO ADDED: People try to save animals from shelters everyday. Today was no different except a hockey player and airplane were involved.

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High water has caused a delay in the opening of beaches

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

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One person ejected, injured in rollover crash