'Like a dragon': Margo Brown is resilient in the face of pediatric cancer
When Margo Brown was diagnosed with leukemia, her family found themselves on the after side of a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
Columbia's most famous New Yorker Freddie DeMarco leaves behind comedy legacy
DeMarco, the former owner of Déjà Vu, died Jan. 3 at 78-years-old.
Columbia library embraces preservation, offers digital archiving services
The library offers two one-on-one sessions by appointment every Wednesday for patrons to digitize photographs and other items.
Longtime Columbia resident to be deported after sudden court transfer
Owen Ramsingh will be sent to the Netherlands after monthslong stays in detention facilities with unfit conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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…