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Adam Radcliff attempts a layup Wednesday, Jan. 6 in the Stover Dome. The Versailles Tigers defeated the Stover bulldogs 85-55 in the semi-final round of the Stover Tournament. (photo by Kara Van Vleck)

Alex Radefeld flips his opponent during the Smith-Cotton Rookie Round Up Saturday, Jan. 9 in Sedalia. (photo courtesy of MCR-II)

Ashlyn Davidson pivots around her Holden opponent Friday, Jan. 8 in the Stover Dome. The Versailles Lady Tigers fell to Holden 44-31. (photo courtesy of MCR-II)

George Zeiset, from left, Arnold Weaver, and Larry Zimmerman, all with Zeiset Painting, work Wednesday, Jan. 6 painting in the basement of the the Morgan County Courthouse in Versailles. (photo by Bryan E. Jones)

Martin Metal presented Burgers Smokehouse hams for all Morgan County deputies and 9-1-1 dispatchers in recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, celebrated Saturday, Jan. 9. At the presentation inside the Morgan County Justice Center in Versailles were, from left, Martin Metal representatives Bonnie Williams, Kyle Yoder, Ron Phillips, Chad Ballew, Adam Warnke, and Morgan

Students at the Versailles Middle School are meeting to improve their writing skills every Friday in the school’s library in Versailles. After hearing a few students were writing short novels and passing them around to their friends and a few teachers, school librarian Shana Sidebottom said she thought the students would enjoy starting a writer’s