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Columbia, MO

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Auburn, AL

Missouri softball’s bats were quiet again Monday in Auburn, Alabama, where MU fell 2-1 to Auburn, completing a series sweep for the host Tigers. MU managed just one hit in the series finale — a solo home run from right fielder Payton Jackson in the top of the third inning that tied the game.

MU softball swept in road series vs. Auburn

Illinois State

Missouri baseball grabbed the lead in the first inning and held on for the rest of the game in its 6-5 victory over Illinois in the annual Braggin’ Rights rivalry game held Tuesday in Sauget, Illinois. Sixth-year senior pitcher Zach Franklin closed out the game in the bottom of...

Missouri baseball holds on for Braggin' Rights victory over Illinois

Oxford, AL

Hickman baseball defeated Pelham 6-0 on Monday to open its road trip in Oxford, Alabama. The Kewpies improved to 1-1 on the season. They return to action with a doubleheader beginning at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday against Ohatchee, before facing Deshler at 12:40 p.m.

Hickman baseball wins opener in Alabama; several Spartans finish on podium at invite

Missouri State

The first domino in what will be an important offseason for Missouri women’s basketball has fallen as senior guard Lauren Hansen has entered the transfer portal, a team spokesperson confirmed to the Missourian on Tuesday. Hansen’s decision comes following three seasons in Columbia after beginning her career at Auburn....

Missouri women's basketball guard Lauren Hansen enters transfer portal

Houston, TX

Former Missouri men's basketball guard DeAndre Gholston was selected to compete in the inaugural 2023 State Farm College Team Skills and 3X3U Championship, per an MU news release Monday. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Houston, and will air at 9 p.m. Sunday on ESPN2. According...

MU's Gholston invited to inaugural Skills and 3x3U Challenge in Houston

Missouri is reportedly hiring former Houston offensive line coach Brandon Jones to the same role, Zach Barnett of FootballScoop reported Monday. Jones spent four seasons with the Cougars, serving as offensive line coach, running game coordinator and co-offensive coordinator.

Reports: MU hiring Houston offensive line coach Jones

A beetle infestation has forced the city of Columbia to remove hundreds of ash trees, which is leaving gaps in the city’s landscaping. Beyond just appearances, though, ash trees are vital for providing tree canopies for walkways and homes. Tree canopies primarily cover parts of houses, buildings or sidewalks to provide shade, leading to a decrease in electrical bills.

Ash tree removal can lead to shrinking tree canopies, rising electrical bills

When they’re not discussing whether the bagels have chocolate chips or raisins in them — a priority first thing in the morning — the Hickman High School ethics team takes on real-world problems. On a recent Tuesday morning, the focus was migrant issues within the European Union.

Hickman High School to compete at the national ethics bowl, again

Hermann, MO

One of the two Hermann, Missouri, police officers involved in a shooting March 12 is in stable condition, according to a Facebook post made by the Hermann Police Department on Saturday. Officer Adam Sullentrup remains in an intensive care unit and will experience a "long road to complete recovery," according...

Hermann police officer has 'long road to complete recovery'

The Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC) couldn’t investigate campaign finance complaints for two months last year during statewide municipal elections, including one lodged against a Columbia mayoral candidate. In April of last year, a complaint was filed with the MEC about a donation to Columbia mayoral candidate Randy Minchew. The...

MEC unable to respond to ethics complaint in 2022 Columbia mayor's race

In 1987, my classmates and I sat in the Hickman High School auditorium as President Ronald Reagan congratulated us for being one of the best schools in the nation. We had received the Department of Education’s Secondary School Recognition Award, ranking us in the top 5% of the nation’s schools.

A tale of two cities: CPS has fallen from national recognition over last 36 years

COLUMBIA − A juvenile was injured in a shooting off of Clark Lane Tuesday afternoon, according to tweets from the Columbia Police Department. Police say around 12:45 p.m., they were notified that a juvenile male walked into a local hospital with an apparent gunshot wound.

Police report juvenile injured in shooting off Clark Lane

Cody Spencer was arrested in 2009 for marijuana possession and spent two years in prison. At the time it was a crime, but now, thanks to a newly passed constitutional amendment, the Columbia resident is eligible to have it expunged from his record.

As expungements on marijuana convictions continue, few in prison are eligible

A $3 million award will go to affordable housing with supportive services and community resource center space at Kinney Point in north-central Columbia. The Columbia Housing Authority announced the award from the Missouri Department of Economic Development on Monday. Kinney Point, at Garth Avenue and Sexton Road, is the site...

$3 million award for affordable housing goes to Kinney Point

Timothy Elijah Thrower Jr., 61, of Columbia died March 27, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of H.T. May and Sons Funeral Home. Lawrence Tremaine Jr., 89, of Huntsdale died March 27, 2023. A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W in Columbia, followed by a graveside service with full military honors at 3 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Death notices for March 27, 2023

Iowa State

Moberly, MO

MOBERLY − Orscheln Farm and Home’s corporate office and distribution center in Moberly will go under new ownership this May. Bomgaars Supply Inc., an Iowa-based company, will take ownership of the office and 333,000 square foot distribution center, starting May 21, according to Missouri Department of Workforce Development website.

Orscheln distribution center in Moberly to go under new ownership in May

The three candidates for seats on the Columbia City Council addressed questions about local governance, utility rates, diversity and more during a forum held by Columbia’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Tuesday night. Nick Knoth is unopposed for election to the First...

City Council candidates address local governance, utilities at NAACP event

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Starkville trip provides Quad 1 opportunity for Missouri

Missouri men’s basketball’s prolific offense will clash with another top defensive squad when it travels to face...

Starkville trip provides Quad 1 opportunity for Missouri

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