Missouri State

Columbia, MO

Missouri women’s basketball secured its fourth addition of the offseason Tuesday, when Croatian center Lucija Milkovic announced her commitment to the Tigers via a Twitter post. Listed at 6-foot-5, the incoming freshman is currently the tallest player on the Tigers’ roster for the 2023-24 season.

Mizzou women's basketball adds 6-foot-5 freshman Milkovic

West Virginia State

Missouri football announced Wednesday that cornerbacks coach Al Pogue will also carry the title of assistant head coach into the 2023 season. The title was previously held by former offensive line coach Marcus Johnson, who left the Tigers for Purdue in March. Pogue is entering his second season with the...

Mizzou cornerbacks coach Pogue adds assistant head coach to title

The Missouri State Senior Games are set to run Thursday through Sunday over a host of different locations throughout Columbia. The event will offer 22 different sports for individuals aged 50 or older to compete for a gold medal. The purpose of the games is to promote “a social, competitive,...

Missouri State Senior Games set to be held across Columbia

After spending 46 days in the transfer portal, Kaleb Brown announced his decision to return to Missouri for the 2023-24 season. Brown made the announcement to return Tuesday afternoon via a post to his Twitter account. The 6-foot-7, 250-pound guard appeared in 11 games for MU during the 2022-23 season....

Kaleb Brown withdraws from portal, announces return to Mizzou; Border War date set

Virginia Lee Northup, age 88, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 30, 1935, in McBaine, Missouri, the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Lee (Acton) Martin. Virginia attended R-1 Boone County Public School and...

Virginia Lee Northup, April 30, 1935 — June 3, 2023

Sedalia, MO

In July 1974, 50,000 people were expected to attend the Ozark Music Festival at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Instead, some 350,000 showed up, ending in overdoses and a state Senate hearing.

Community-sourced documentary recalls Missouri's 'Woodstock'

Lincoln, MO

Sometimes, it’s less painful to just rip off the bandage quickly. The idea behind the metaphor is that performing a painful or unpleasant task quickly can minimize the pain or fear associated with the necessary action. About opinions in the Missourian: The Missourian’s Opinion section is a public forum...

Rip off the bandage on student housing renovations, Lincoln

Karen Hayes was appointed to fill the vacant spot on the Columbia School Board in a special session Wednesday evening. Thirteen people applied for the vacancy before the School Board voted in a special session Monday to narrow the field to Andrea Lisenby, Karen Hayes and Jan Mees. After a group interview Wednesday, the board selected Hayes in a 5-to-1 vote.

Hayes fills board vacancy, CPS to add over 20 new positions

Hazel 'Faye' Newman, 90, of Columbia died on June 5, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Barbara Ann Nickerson, 86, of Columbia, died on June 5, 2023. The visitation will take place June 10 from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Parker-Millard Funeral Service at 12 East St. The memorial service will immediately follow.

Death notices for June 6, 2023

Jefferson City, MO

Children ages 8-12 were invited to Manners at the Mansion, day-long etiquette sessions held June 6-8 at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City. The event, hosted by the Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, features workshops in verbal and written communication, as well as table setting and etiquette. Parents and guardians arrived for a three-course lunch after the morning lessons, where the children displayed their new skills. First Lady of Missouri Teresa Parson also made an appearance at the lunch, where she chatted with the children and their parents.

'Put your best foot forward': Children learn etiquette at the 2023 Manners Class

Melody Parry treasured serving others and sharing their stories. “She loved everyone’s stories and felt they should be told,” said Jane Williams, executive director and co-founder of Love Columbia.

Melody Parry 'lived a life of service that was instinctive to her'

Boonville, MO

BOONVILLE — Members of the community helped provide aid for those who were involved in the crash on Interstate 70 at the Missouri River Bridge on Tuesday, which left some drivers shaken up. On Tuesday a multi-vehicle crash halted traffic on I-70 for nearly six hours. According to the...

'I knew something bad was about to happen': Ford truck driver in I-70 pileup recounts crash

The city of Columbia hopes to use its Ashley Street building to provide homeless services all year. Tentative plans could enable Room at the Inn shelter to stay open past the winter and potentially move other service providers to the facility. City spokesperson Sydney Olsen confirmed plans to install showers...

City hopes to bolster homeless services at old VFW Post

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MU's Hodge to compete in 3-point contest in Houston

Missouri guard D’Moi Hodge will participate in the men’s 3-point championship at the State Farm College Slam Dunk &...

MU's Hodge to compete in 3-point contest in Houston

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