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.
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.
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.
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.