Checking My White Privilege
In the early 1990s, I worked at a small grocery store in Columbia, Missouri, called Eastgate Foods. It was a grimy little building situated on the dimly lit corner of
Shared Meals and Conversations
“Come to the table,” Lamya announced. Thus began the sharing of a meal and conversation at the home of Dr. Shakir Hamoodi and his wife Lamya Najim. Sharing conversations over
New YMCA continues forward progress
The construction of the new YMCA facility is progressing right on schedule according to branch director Kip Bayte. The pouring of concrete will start this week, putting the project right
Southern Boone: Changes in political strategy
During the spring of 2020 election cycle, we’ve all witnessed many changes in the political landscape across the nation, many of which can be seen locally in Southern Boone. The
Job growth from Medicaid expansion
Missouri can anticipate a wave of job growth and annual economic output from Medicaid expansion of more than double the expected $1 billion in yearly savings to the state budget.
Missouri’s medical marijuana program publishes first annual report
The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is pleased to announce the release of its Missouri Medical Marijuana Regulatory Program’s annual report to the Governor. DHSS is required to
When and how to catch Crappie
When and how to catch Crappie in the summer—move to deeper water or try night fishing Post-spawn through September, crappie tend to stay in brush located in 15 to 20
Join MDC webcast July 1 to learn about attracting backyard wildlife
Interested in attracting birds, bees, and other wildlife to your backyard? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to join its free live Wild Webcast on Attracting Backyard
Missouri State Parks reopens some visitor centers and offices
Beginning last week, Missouri State Parks, a division of the Department of Natural Resources, will open visitor centers, park offices and site offices on a limited basis. Programming will be
City-Wide Garage Sale
• Huge Garage Sale, 103 West Oaks Drive, Ashland. Thurs. 3-8 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-noon. Women’s clothes, Chicos, Ruby Road, all sizes; shoes like new. Pre-teen
