By: Tara Blue A private equity group based in Columbia presented preliminary plans to the Ashland Board of Aldermen on Dec. 5th for a future mixed-use development. The conceptual proposal
By: Ernie Wren In April of 2021, Southern Boone voters approved a $7.7 million bond issue to connect the two middle school buildings, improve science labs, create a new high-technology
As many Southern Boone residents repeatedly express their desire for more food and dining options, two new restaurants aim to fill the need in our community. Domino’s Pizza and Yummy
Ashland Police Department, Boone County Sherriff’s Office, and Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the following recent arrests: Duane Morris, age 29 of Jeff City. Arrested by APD on 12/23/2023 for
The Journal Goes to Excelsior Springs! On Saturday, Dec. 16th, the Journal travelled with Sarah Tucker Poff to the Historic Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs, MO. The hotel was originally
Mrs. Francis’ Class Dear Santa, thank you for the skateboard. This year I would like a Nintendo Switch. Do your elves have magic? Love, Arlo Dear Santa, thank you for
By: Tara Blue The Southern Boone community had a jolly good time on Friday, Dec. 8th when Santa and Mrs. Claus brought their reindeer to town for the first annual
By: Stephanie Southey, KOMU 8 Ashland Police Chief Gabriel (Gabe) Edwards resigned Tuesday night (12/5/23) as part of a settlement with the city. Edwards’ attorney, Matt Uhrig, confirmed to KOMU
By: Ernie Wren Cheryl Miller of the SoBoCo Bunko Group of 12 ladies (with plenty of subs) would like to offer up a Santa suit to an organization or church
By: Tara Blue On Nov. 15th, the Journal published an article titled “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”. This follow-up is for the purpose of retracting allegations that were made about