Ashland Man Arrested in Connection with July 15 Shooting in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 25, 2025) — A 25-year-old Ashland man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this month in Columbia. According to a
Hammett named Regional Teacher of the Year
We’re thrilled to announce that Rebekah Hammett, our amazing Vo-Ag teacher at Southern Boone High School, has been named one of 34 Regional Teachers of the Year by the Missouri
Momentum Dance Academy: Where Passion Meets Purpose
By: Ernie Wren Recently I attended the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, MO for the musical production of “Grumpy Old Men.” That music and dance can turn a comedy movie
High School Expansion Construction Update
Construction crews have been hard at work this summer on our high school expansion project! Work began in May and crews are currently installing concrete footings and underground conduits for
MU Health Care and Anthem reach a deal to restore coverage
By: Tyler White, Columbia Missourian MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reached a deal Tuesday that restores in-network access immediately for more than 90,000 patients in central
Southern Boone Schools to Limit Student Phone Use Under New State Law
Ashland, Mo. — July 15, 2025 The Southern Boone School District is preparing to implement a new policy restricting student use of personal electronic devices during the school day, following
Row Hard or Row Home
Two Ashland Women conquer 340-Mile Missouri River Race Paddling from Kansas City to St. Charles in the 20th Annual MR340 By: Tara Wren Blue Ashland, Mo. (July 14, 2025) –
Ashland Garden Club July Yard of the Month
By: Marilyn McGuire The home is located at 803 Justin Lane in the Palamino subdivision. The owner is Glenda Perkins. She has lived at this location for 23 years. I
Hartsburg resident urges flood preparedness
By: Kristie Hilgedick, Hartsburg Farm Wife Severe weather can happen to anyone. You can help keep your yourself, your family and friends, and your property safe with a few simple
Governor Signs Sweeping Bipartisan Education Bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.- In a significant overhaul of Missouri’s education landscape, Governor Mike Kehoe signed a comprehensive package of education reforms into law last Wednesday. The legislation—centered around Senate Bill
