Dr. Debra Peppers was a high-school dropout and troubled youth who overcame the many obstacles in her path to achieve tremendous success as a teacher. She earned a doctorate, induction into the Teacher Hall of Fame, and eventually taught on the masters level.

Visiting schools all over the world has allowed her to share her insights through many cultures. Most recently, Dr. Peppers founded pepperseed.org to help motivate others to overcome their obstacles and achieve success.

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Funeral services have been set for Emily Beth Herberger, 16, of Foristell. Herberger was killed Monday night in a one-car crash on Hwy. N.

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The man that was struck and killed by a train Sunday morning has been identified as a 15-year-old boy from Arnold.

Mitchell Maserang was wearing headphones and walking away from the westbound train when he was struck at about 9:45 a.m. Sunday, according to officials at Norfolk Southern Railroad.

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