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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  In August 2011, Barber was found guilty of two counts of tampering with a witness.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A review of the case is scheduled for next Tuesday when Judge Karl DeMarce is expected to schedule a date for a new trial.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The Missouri Supreme Court will not be hearing the case involving a long time Kirksville dentist.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Steve Barber was convicted  in June 2011 on two felony counts of tampering with a witness.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Barber had been convicted by an Adair County Jury on two counts of tampering with a witness.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  We have the Adair County Prosecutor's response posted.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Monday was a big day for a former Kirksville dentist.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Barber remains free pending outcome of his appeal.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Gay married couples look to Supreme Court to settle battle over Defense of Marriage Act

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Federal appeals court finds that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Governor Terry Branstad announced today that Fairfield attorney Myron L. Gookin will fill the vacancy on the Eighth District bench.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Appeals court strikes down health overhaul requirement that most Americans must buy insurance

Monday, January 24, 2011  Ex-Obama aide Emanuel says he has 'no doubt' he will win his fight to run for Chicago mayor.