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The Heart Behind Big Daddy’s BBQ & Soul Food
In Columbia, Big Daddy’s BBQ & Soul Food is more than a place to eat. It’s a familiar gathering spot for comfort food, and a business rooted in hard work and personal pride. At the center of it all are Lloyd and Fontella Henry, the owners who turned a love for barbeque into one of the city’s most recognizable restaurants.
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Step Inside The Mysterious Missouri Cave That Feels Like Another World
If you’ve ever wanted to step into a natural portal that transports you to a completely different climate zone, Devil’s Icebox in Columbia, Missouri is your ticket. This cave system in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is like nature’s version of a fantasy novel, except instead of magic, it’s powered by geology and physics.
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Applebee’s to close underperforming locations in Indiana, New York, and Missouri
Applebee’s shutters select locations in three states. The world of casual dining is shifting in ways you might not expect. Favorite restaurants are rethinking menus, experimenting with new concepts, and adapting to changing habits faster than ever. These transformations reveal surprising trends about where we eat, how chains stay...
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This Old-World Italian Restaurant In Missouri Has Been A Beloved Institution For Decades
Some restaurants whisper their history, while others practically sing it from the rooftops with a full Italian opera chorus. Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill in St. Louis, Missouri, belongs firmly in the latter category, and you’re about to discover why this place has been making Missourians weak in the knees for generations.
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GALLERY: Plains Division pros pick apart Lake of the Ozarks on Day 1
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Early on, the fishing doesn’t seem to be too bad in the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Plains Division event on Lake of the Ozarks. On Day 1, the all-star cast has picked up plenty of limits, and we should see some good results come weigh-in. Follow along.
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Madrina Named Missouri’s Best Authentic Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant Madrina in Webster Groves recently was recognized as Missouri’s top destination for authentic Italian dining in the 2026 edition of “The Best Authentic Italian Restaurants in Every U.S. State” by “5 Reasons to Visit” travel magazine. Located at 101 W. Lockwood Ave. in...
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State Historical Society hosts African American Experience in Missouri lecture
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Historian Adam Arenson, PhD, will give a lecture on the African American Experience in Missouri at 5:30 p.m. March 18 at the State Historical Society of Missouri, located in Columbia. Arenson’s lecture is titled, “Fake Canadians: Black Immigration and the Union Cause in...
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True/False Film Festival: Seized does the Marion County Record (and small town papers everywhere) proud
True/False is an annual festival in Columbia, Missouri, MO, that celebrates the best of nonfiction (and nonfiction-adjacent) filmmaking. Our film editor, Abby Olcese, is covering the event’s 23rd year, and all her dispatches can be found here. Even if Seized weren’t about the 2023 police raid on the Marion...
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True/False Film Fest’s Saturday Night Showcase filled the room in spirit
To call True/False Film Fest’s Saturday Night Kimball Ballroom Showcase at Stephens College on March 8 a packed house would be a lie. The venue, which has a maximum capacity of around 370, barely missed being even half full. Audience members, however, were some of the most passionate music fans Columbia has to offer and served as a reminder of why this festival is so important.