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The Niangua Fall Festival took place Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Niangua Community Building located at 172 State Highway F. The resurgence of the fall festival in Niangua was spurred by conversation amongst members of the community last year. A group of citizens got together and decided to host a festival to foster a sense of community.
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Johnny A. Johnson was convicted of the 2002 murder and attempted rape of 6-year-old Cassandra "Casey" Williamson
Debated before the Supreme Court was whether Johnny Johnson, who reportedly believed his execution was part of Satan’s plan to destroy Earth, was competent to be executed by Missouri.
Johnny Johnson, 45, died Tuesday by lethal injection for the 2002 killing of 6-year-old Casey Williamson.
Johnson was found guilty in the murder of 6-year-old Casey Williamson in 2002. Missouri Governor Mike Parson described his case as "one of the most horrific."