Gideon News

Muddy water, a rotting water system and the town refuses to make any repairs. Fox Files reporter Chris Hayes investigates a water supply that regulators say is so bad, the town must abandon it.

A former Gideon, Mo., man and his Vietnam unit were recently awarded one of the nation's highest honors for their daring rescue of fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Owen Fortner, above, son of Christy and Billy Fortner of Tallapoosa, Mo., was named Overall Best of Show Winner in the 2009 Delta Fair Baby Photo Contest.

When most people think of Murray, movies definitely aren't the first thing to come to mind.

Thirteen individuals were chosen as recipients for the 2009-2010 Lemonds Scholarship, which was established in 1986 to honor Homer and Dolah Lemonds for service and association work in the Black River Baptist Association.

The Gideon School District has announced the opening day of school for the fall term will be Thursday, Aug.

With the recently revised income allowances for the federal free and reduced price meal program, more families will be eligible for the savings.

The Sheryl Crow Aquatic Center has already had approximately 2,249 people visit the pool this year, and will be renting the space to a daycare at the end of July, which will be a first for the center.

The Gideon School District recently announced its decision to use a contact system to better stay in touch with parents beginning with the 2009-2010 school year.

Editor's note: Part one of a two part-series. After a week of operation, the Summer Food Service Program continues to go strong, providing nutritious meals for area youth and eligible disabled.

Son to Kaytee Lyn Pierce of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

Noreen Hyslop photo Gary Rhine, a Malden cancer survivor, is a recipient of the local 18 Fore Life Charity and has decided to repay the organization's kindness, and then some, by joining forces with the 18 Fore Life team at their June charity event.

Allenville, Whitewater, Risco, Hayti and Gideon will receive federal stimulus money for several community improvement projects.

Winners have been chosen following a campus-wide writing contest at the Gideon School District.