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No. 21 Mizzou men's basketball looks to keep momentum going against Georgia
By Cleo Norman/Missourian,Grant Salsman Coming off a dominant 82-58 victory over Oklahoma, No. 21 Mizzou men's basketball next prepares for a road trip down south to take on Georgia. The Tigers (18-6, 7-4 Southeastern Conference) have an 11-10 advantage all-time in the series against the Bulldogs dating back to 2001 and are 6-8 since joining the SEC.
Sophie Cunningham Classic set to tip off Friday
The third annual Sophie Cunningham Classic, presented by Norm Stewart, is set to tip off this weekend, Jan. 10-12, at Southwell Complex in Columbia. The three-day girls basketball showcase will feature teams from all across Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.
How Missouri and Auburn's Homecoming traditions compare
Even though the University of Missouri and its Homecoming rival, Auburn University, share a tiger mascot, both universities put their own spin on Homecoming. Auburn's Homecoming will take place in September, a month earlier than MU's Homecoming.
Columbia Boy Scouts weather the bitter cold in rare sub-zero campout
Within the desolate woods of Rock Bridge State Park, beneath the glittery gatherings of snow and the quiet, thin air, a chorus of young boys' laughter rings out. The boys are partaking in a Boy Scouts cold campout, one that may lead them to the prestigious clear bead. The beads are used to signify various camping excursions and the conditions in which they weather. Blue beads signify a campout in good conditions, black for rainy, white for snow activity, and clear for below zero.
Columbia Boy Scouts weather the bitter cold in rare sub-zero campout
Within the desolate woods of Rock Bridge State Park, beneath the glittery gatherings of snow and the quiet, thin air, a chorus of young boys' laughter rings out. The boys are partaking in a Boy Scouts cold campout, one that may lead them to the prestigious clear bead. The beads are used to signify various camping excursions and the conditions in which they weather. Blue beads signify a campout in good conditions, black for rainy, white for snow activity, and clear for below zero.
Rock Bridge forward Allie Maltsberger guards Booker T. Washington center
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Mizzou wrestling rallies past Virginia Tech to remain undefeated in duals
By Reece Candler,Cleo Norman Missouri wrestling erased two six-point deficits to take down Virginia Tech 22-17 on Tuesday at the Hearnes Center. The No. 2-ranked Tigers struggled early as the No. 11 Hokies led 12-6 at intermission and won four of the first five matches. After the break, Missouri flipped momentum, taking four of the final five matches -including the final three - to complete the comeback.
'Close to home': Columbia community lights menorah on Hanukkah's fourth night
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Keeping the tradition alive; the taking of the goalposts with Harpo's Dennis Harper Original
In 1972, Mizzou football made history with back-to-back wins against two top 10 teams. After the 2-3 Tigers defeated No. 8 Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Missouri carried that momentum into their next game against No. 7 Colorado on Faurot Field. With six seconds left in the game, Mizzou defied expectations by taking down the Buffalos 20-17, after a walk-off field goal.
Room at the Inn opens as year-round homeless shelter
Room at the Inn on Ashley Street opened Oct. 29 as a year-round shelter with 83 cots and plastic screens for privacy. The space has room for another 20 beds if needed. The new facility housed the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) Post 280 until the city bought it last October. Room at the Inn is also entering its second season operating solely out of the Ashley Street location. Previously, the shelter rotated among local churches.
Columbia volleyball sweeps Harris-Stowe State in AMC Tournament quarterfinals
Second-seeded Columbia College started its run in the American Midwest Conference Tournament started on the right foot, winning 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-7) against seventh-seeded Harris-Stowe State in the quarterfinals Tuesday at the Southwell Complex in Columbia. Going into the game, Cougars coach Allison Jones-Olsen knew she couldn’t let the pressure of the postseason get to her players. Coming off a loss in the national tournament the year before, she had a goal in mind for her and her team.
From left, 8th grader McKenzie Bullard, freshman Jazlynn Baker, 8th grader Raegan Albrecht, and freshman Lily Crump create
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Columbia celebrates 112th Homecoming with annual parade
Before the sun rose, empty chairs lined Rollins Street to claim spots for the 2023 Homecoming parade. Finishing touches were placed on floats and organizations held their final practices. The sound of Marching Mizzou drums could be heard down the street, signaling the parade’s beginning. Candy flew into the hands of children and people cheered as floats passed by. Crowds packed together for hours in sunny October weather for the 112th Homecoming Parade.
Members of Mizzou Cheer greet parade goers on Saturday at the Mizzou
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Judy Parsons, left, and Cleo Kottwitz, members of the Columbia Audubon Society
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Solar panels charge on Tuesday at Truman Solar Site
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Missouri Bridge Demolition
Onlookers online and on the banks of the Missouri River had to wait more than an hour to watch officials use explosives to drop a historic steel trestle bridge into the river that for years carried cars across the waterway along Interstate 70. The blast just southeast of Rocheport, Missouri, which is about 115 miles east of Kansas City, was delayed by fog Sunday morning. The demolition that was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. finally happened shortly before 9 a.m. after the view was clear.
Missouri Bridge Demolition
Onlookers online and on the banks of the Missouri River had to wait more than an hour to watch officials use explosives to drop a historic steel trestle bridge into the river that for years carried cars across the waterway along Interstate 70. The blast just southeast of Rocheport, Missouri, which is about 115 miles east of Kansas City, was delayed by fog Sunday morning. The demolition that was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. finally happened shortly before 9 a.m. after the view was clear.
The Rocheport Bridge over I-70 was to demolished
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WATCH: Demolition of Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport
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The Rocheport Bridge over I-70 was demolished
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Missouri Bridge Demolition
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No amount of money or effort can prevent another 1993 flood, experts say
Nothing can prevent another flood like the catastrophe of 1993, experts say, even though millions have been spent on control measures. The Great Flood of 1993 that swamped the Upper Mississippi River basin was among the most damaging and costly ever to happen in the United States. kAmx? E96 A2DE b_ J62CD[ EC6>6?5@FD 677@CE 92D 366? >256 E@ C6A2:C =6G66D[ :?DE2== 82E6D 2?5 7=@@5H2==D[ 6G6?
"Like Chicken Soup"; a Conversation with Columbia's Tai Chi Community
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Celebrating Global Wellness Day in Columbia
For Global Wellness Day, take a look into two holistic and peaceful practices taking place right here in Columbia. Tai Chi, or Taiji, is a Chinese physical exercise that is done in slow, controlled movements. The practice focuses on the meditative state that comes from controlled breath, slow movements and posture. In the video, we meet teachers Dan Miller and Kenny Greene, who share their experiences.
School of Rock: A look inside Hickman High's Darkroom Records
Darkroom Records is a recording studio offered at three Columbia high schools – Hickman, Battle, and Rock Bridge. Although there are studios at only three schools in the district, all Columbia Public Schools students have access to them. The mission of Darkroom is to provide free recording software and instruments to students in bands, or any student who just wants to try making music. David Aulgur, coordinator for Darkroom Records at Hickman High School, started the program eight years ago.
Cartwheels Behind the Wheel: A look inside the Gymnastics Express bus
Tumbling, climbing and somersaulting on a bus usually get kids in trouble. But not on the Gym Bus. Jeff Conner had the idea to teach gymnastics out of a school bus nearly 40 years ago and since opening his business Gymnastics Express in Columbia in 1989, he’s taught between 15,000 and 18,000 kids. “When we pull up in the bus, the kids can see us out of the windows, and we can see them jumping up and down because they’re excited,” Conner said.
Cartwheels Behind the Wheel
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Music and Memory: How one music therapist connects with those with dementia
“Music and Memory” is a short documentary that explores the power of music for treating dementia and other related diseases in the context of memory. Local music therapist, Harry Beckett, has led sessions in Columbia and adjacent areas for nearly 15 years. He incorporates well-known songs throughout the eras like "Crazy" by Patsy Cline and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver.
Music and Memory
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A Play in Five Days: Missoula Children's Theater returns to Columbia
Missoula Children's Theater, based in Missoula, Montana, is a company that sends directors across the globe putting on shows in just one week. For two hours on Mondays, the directors hold auditions consisting of singing, reciting lines, and evil laughing. For the next four days the kids and directors work together in rehearsal all afternoon and evening to create what their audience will see Saturday afternoon.
A Play in Five Days: Missoula Children's Theater Returns to Columbia
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Don Fredal video
Don Fredal was diagnosed with advanced small cell lung cancer, likely due to radon exposure from various homes he's lived in throughout his life.
Don Fredal video
Don Fredal was diagnosed with advanced small cell lung cancer, likely due to radon exposure from various homes he's lived in throughout his life.
What Binds us Together: The Unbound Book Festival from a Volunteer’s Perspective
Encompassing businesses across downtown, the Unbound Book Festival returned to Columbia. Started by Alex George, the festival brings nationally and internationally recognized authors of world-class renown to Columbia to discuss their works and their lives. This year’s headlining authors included Ross Gay and Patrick Rosal to kick off the festival on Thursday.
What Binds us Together
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Prairie On Fire
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Prairie on Fire
On Sept. 15, the Missouri Department of Conservation conducted a prescribed burn at Prairie Fork Conservation Area, burning three units of native prairie grasses. Burn boss Jeff Demand led a crew of six conservation department wildland firefighters and land managers. The crew conducted the burns on three units, burning a total of nearly 100 acres of native prairie. The burn began at 10:30 a.m. with a pre-burn meeting to discuss the burn plan, weather and role assignments.
The Village Part 2
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Cabinet of Wonder
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An inside look at three thriving local businesses within the Black community Original
In the final part of this docu-series, we follow three local businessmen working together to uplift the local Black community. We tackle the tough conversations of redlining, racism and how local business owners are handling acts of discrimination in Columbia. We meet Mykene Powell and Lavonna Davenport, Village members and co-owners of Tipsy Treats. Matt Warren, owner of COMO Beach, introduces a new street brand to the city while pursuing the everyday hustle of photography.
Last Saturday Night at 54 Country in Fulton, Missouri
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Last Saturday night in Fulton for local dance hall 54 Country Original
Steel guitar twanged alongside the guitars, bass, drums and fiddles to country music classics all night. The dance floor was packed with patrons of all ages who were looking to have one final good time at 54 Country before it closes at its current location. The 54 Country dance hall and music venue has hosted line dancing and live music every Saturday night in Fulton since 2015.
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