Fly High Like an Eagle
By: Travis Naughton On the evening of February 24, Southern Boone lost one of its most beloved residents, Crystal Branch. Crystal was an exemplary educator, a successful coach, a respected
Look Up, O’ Child of Mine
Hope for the best but expect the worst. You go to the doctor’s office to hear the results of all the tests. You hope for the best but… You send
Obituary: Crystal Diane Branch
Crystal Diane Branch, a beloved member of the Southern Boone County community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center. Crystal was born in Columbia on
Obituary: Ida Elizabeth “Liz” Roberts
Ida Elizabeth “Liz” Roberts, 81, of Ashland, residing recently in Decatur, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Primrose Retirement Community in Decatur, Illinois. Services will be held
STATE CHAMP!
By: Tara Blue The MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament took place last week on Feb. 21-22 at MIZZOU Arena, and senior Callie Bergthold brought home first place in the 120 lbs.
Ashland Folks on Spokes: Feb. 28, 2024
By: Rich Ward Spring was in the air on Feb. 21st as we started in Hartsburg and made our way to Cedar Creek. The trail was in fair shape. Those
State Wrestling Tournament Photos
Photos from day 1, Feb. 21st, 2024 at the MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament, MIZZOU Arena.
KICK OFF YOUR SUNDAY SHOES
By: Tara Blue The Southern Boone High School Choir brought the house down with their “Footloose” musical production Feb. 14-18. For weeks, these students rehearsed, practiced memorizing their lines, perfecting
Local Youth Competes in National Speed Cubing Competition
Benson Benke, a fifth grade student at Southern Boone, competed in his first National Speed Cubing competition on February 3rd in Columbia. He was 1 of 110 participants to compete.
