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By:  Ernie Wren Mark Ross has been recently hired as the new head coach for the Southern Boone Eagles football program. He takes over for former coach Trent Tracy who

By:  Ernie Wren I have developed a philosophy of  “If it’s a good book to read, it’ll be made into a movie, and I’ll catch it then.” Currently most of

State and regional health officials are announcing a monkeypox vaccine distribution plan for the St. Louis area that expands eligibility for vaccination based on recent increased transmission of the virus

Secretary of State certifies Legal Missouri 2022 citizens’ initiative petition Missouri voters will soon have an opportunity to determine whether the Show-Me State becomes the 20th in the nation to

By:  Ernie Wren Eating at Jose’ Jalapeños is always a wonderful time with tasty food, and of course talking with Billy Hanks and all the friendly staff there. And while

The COVID-19 pandemic provided an unexpected financial boost to many in the U.S., but with the economy potentially facing a recession, households and businesses could have challenging months and years

By:  Ernie Wren When Ashland resident Ron Wilcox began speaking at the Tuesday evening Park Board meeting August 8th, the atmosphere took a confrontational tone almost immediately. Mr. Wilcox started

By:  Ernie Wren Taco Bell. Pretty soon you may not have to “Run for the Border” to get some fast-food Mexican flavors. Taco Bell will be putting forth their site

Written By FFA Reporter Ashley Sjostrand. The Boone County Fair returned to the Columbia location for the 2nd year and it was a success. Members exhibited their livestock and hams

By:  Ernie Wren The Dandy Lion on Main has a nice variety of menu items, including healthy choices that are quite delicious! I have my “go to” Yogurt Parfait which