Winter storm blankets much of state

When you are young, a winter snow storm is a delight. In New Madrid Friday afternoon, youngsters enjoyed sledding even without any hills. Tripp Cravens, 9, holds on tight as he makes a curve. Pictured running behind are Alex Powell, 9, and Dawson Powell, 5. The snow is expected to stick around as temperatures remain below freezing. Jill Bock, staff

On Saturday morning snow continued to fall and winds created drifts causing more problems for drivers for nearly all of the southern half of Missouri. At 8 a.m. Saturday, the Sikeston Power Station reported six inches of snow had fallen.

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