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MARSHALL SCHOOLS APPROVE PURCHASE OF SECURITY FILM FOR BUILDING WINDOWS
Security improvements at Marshall Schools were a major topic of discussion at Tuesday evening’s Board of Education meeting, including a move to purchase security film for the district’s buildings. Board members voted 6-0 to accept a bid
Columbia opens cooling centers as temperatures climb
As the countdown to summer begins, Columbia is opening various cooling centers around the city. Sara Humm, a public health planner at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, said these cooling centers are open to everyone in the community, regardless of their reasoning. "People who work outside, people...
Columbia's hands are tied on gun control. What can be done to reduce community violence?
As Columbia continues to contend with growing community violence, including recent stand offs, groups came together Friday to raise awareness. Members of local chapters of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense In America, representatives of Boone County Community Against Violence, other community members, City of Columbia Staff and a city council member all gathered for a proclamation reading by Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
House candidate David Raithel faces assault charges
Missouri House of Representatives candidate David Raithel has a July 16 court hearing on a misdemeanor assault charge. Raithel was arrested June 2 on the charge at Anchor Festival in Centralia. Raithel, a Democrat, is running for the 44th House District, which encompasses Hallsville, Ashland and parts of Centralia. Centralia...
FAYETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES NEW PRINCIPAL AND BASKETBALL COACH
The Fayette School district announced the hiring of a new high school principal and high school girls basketball coach. Jason Hannam was hired as the new principal for Fayette High School. He replaces Ross Dobson, who left
SALISBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES SEVERAL BIDS IN SPECIAL MEETING
The Salisbury School District Board of Education approved several bids during a special meeting on Wednesday, June 5. The board started by approving a bid for the Stadium Building Project. Board member Don Wyatt moved to accept
Moberly honors its native son, five-star Gen. Omar Bradley
Five-star Gen. Omar Bradley's legacy was commemorated Saturday at a D-Day wreath-laying ceremony at Rothwell Park in Moberly. “Wreaths have been laid all over the world this week to remember and honor the courage and sacrifice of those men and women who made the mission successful,” Lt. Col. Walter P Lantzy III said. “We are pleased to be able to do the same here in a place Gen. Omar Bradley loved so much.”
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