Mid-Missouri Arts Alliance to close and disband at end of 2025
The organization has brought together experienced, aspiring and curious artists in the community since 2012.
'Take some time': Parents urge school board to push four-day school week decision
Parents, students and staff voiced questions and concerns to the Southern Boone School Board about a four-day school week.
Hartsburg American Legion and community gather to honor World War II veteran
Dozens of community members, family and friends gathered Saturday morning at Paul Nichols' Hartsburg home to honor him.
Responding to community questions about the consideration of a four-day school week at Southern Boone
The Journal compiled responses to common questions based on outside research and information from the school district.
Paper and cardboard products will again be recycled by the city
As the city works to rebuild its recycling program, paper and cardboard products will now be accepted at the curb.
Business roundup: TGI Fridays, the Columbia Mall and the Hartsburg Grand
Columbia's TGI Fridays is now permanently closed, and six new stores are coming to the Columbia Mall.
Southern Boone lands among top 10 schools in Missouri in annual performance report
The district came 10th in the state for the highest total percentage of possible points earned during the review.
Ashland community rallies to help families in need as SNAP benefits run out
Organizations and community members across Southern Boone are offering increased support to families in need this season.
Rock Bridge State Park hosts a managed deer hunt for the first time in 14 years
Over 60 hunters participated in a managed hunt Nov. 3-4 to “safely and effectively manage" the park's deer population.
Maverick’s Pizza is Chey Deck’s investment in Ashland’s future
Chey Deck worked at Pizza Haus in high school and has launched his own pizza restaurant in the space he owns.
The Dandy Lion Cafe owner is 'hopeful' the cafe is here to stay
Owner Caitlin Cunningham said they are discussing a three-year lease of the space.
Government shutdown leaves Southern Boone School District waiting for reimbursement
The district submitted the reimbursement request for $600,000 in September.
Jim Obergefell to give lecture on activism at Columbia College
Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case that legalized same-sex marriage, will speak Thursday on his advocacy experience.
Southern Boone community hears from administrators, teachers of four-day week districts at presentation
Over 70 parents, staff, and community members attended the informational presentation at Southern Boone Middle School. Following the presentation, five administrators from nearby school districts operating on a four-day school week calendar spoke on a panel to answer questions from a moderator.
Hartsburg community prepares to host nearly 30,000 visitors for 34th annual Pumpkin Festival
Since 1991, tens of thousands of locals and tourists from across the Midwest— and sometimes even farther — have flocked to “Missouri’s Pumpkin Patch” each October for the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival. Festivalgoers have braved traffic to descend hilly two-lane roads lined with fiery foliage to reach the festivities…
Community considers benefits, challenges of a four-day school week for Southern Boone
Southern Boone School District is considering moving to a four-day school week, a growing trend among Missouri school districts, for the 2026-27 school year.
Hundreds remember Ben Arnet, beloved sports director, at celebration of life
Ben Arnet was memorialized Wednesday during a celebration of his life as a father, husband, friend, mentor and sports broadcaster who loved his job, believed in helping others and was devoted to his family.
‘Dine In the Dirt’ delivers a taste of the Learning Garden to Southern Boone
Parents and grandparents of school-aged kids, community members and others gathered Sunday to celebrate and fundraise for the Southern Boone Learning Garden at the 10th annual Dine in the Dirt event.
Memorial bench honoring Crystal Branch, beloved teacher and coach, installed at Southern Boone Primary School
A memorial bench honoring teacher and coach Crystal Branch, who died in February 2024, was installed outside Southern Boone Primary School on Sept. 9.
Foundation laid for new 'Vo-Ag Wing' at Southern Boone High School
The foundation has been laid for Southern Boone High School’s new vocational and agriculture wing, according to a Southern Boone School District Facebook post. The wing is part of the $11.6 million bond issue approved by voters in April 2024.