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Friday Night Sights | 9.18.2026 Original
Across the county six high schools faced off during week four of high school football. Hickman steamrolled cross-town rival Battle 42-6. Down south, Southern Boone took on California with Southern Boone coming out on top 41-20. Finally, Rock Bridge beat Capital City with a final score of 63-28. Our team of visual storytellers proudly presents “Friday Night Sights.” Rock Bridge Linebacker Quentin Lea (0) runs down the field carrying the flag on Saturday at Rock Bridge high school in Columbia.
Polar Express train ride brings fiction to life in Branson
Fiction will become reality with a Polar Express train ride in Branson this season. The experience takes place on a train and is hosted by the Branson Scenic Railway. Visitors can witness and experience an immersive recreation of the famous children’s book and movie, “The Polar Express.” kAm%:4<6ED DE2CE 2E Sbc 7@C 4@249 D62ED 2?5 C2?86 FA E@ Sh` 7@C 7:CDE\4=2DD 5@>6 D62ED] %96 6IA6C:6?46 =2DED 23@FE EH@ 9@FCD] k^Am kAm%96 4@?5F4E@C H:== H6=4@>6 G:D:E@CD FA@? E96:C 2CC:G2= 2E E96 qC2?D@?
Dolly Parton's Stampede will showcase Christmas shows in Branson
Stampede, a Branson restaurant co-owned by country music star Dolly Parton and known for its elaborate dinner shows, will run Christmas performances until Jan. 3. The shows will feature horseback riders in festive attire performing tricks and stunts, all to a holiday soundtrack. Visitors will have a four-course meal during each show.
Nature at Night at Big Cedar Lodge brings the holiday season to the Ozarks
Big Cedar Lodge, a resort in Ridgedale, has recently begun offering Nature at Night tours. Nature at Night is a 2.5-mile trail in the Top of the Rock nature preserve. It is decorated with dazzling Christmas light displays that visitors can ride golf carts down. The trail has more to offer than just Christmas lights, featuring natural wonders, including waterfalls, bridge crossings and a spectacular cave that guests can ride through.
Building community through running: Girls on the Run hosts 5K
More than 500 runners, families and volunteers gathered Saturday morning at Stephens Lake Park for the Girls on the Run fall 5K. The race was the grand finale for the eight-week fall running program, which is meant to build “confidence, leadership and social-emotional skills” for the girls, according to a press release. Twelve schools across mid-Missouri participated in the fall run.
Two childhood friends produce a hot sauce rooted in Boone County
Two business partners who have been friends since childhood have teamed up to produce and sell a brand of hot sauce, with an exclusive connection to Boone County. Gage Ryan and Killion Hardesty founded Kaged Heat, its namesake a mashup of the partners’ first names. The small batch hot sauce is grown and bottled entirely in the area, with a label that turns the shape of Boone County into a chili pepper.
Tolton pitcher reaches 600 career strikeouts at Kewpie Classic
By Henderick Morton/Missourian,Michael Stamps, Columbia Missourian Tolton senior pitcher Bella Trim keeps rising in the Trailblazer record books, including reaching the 600-career strikeout milestone at the Kewpie Classic last weekend. "Thanks to everyone that has helped me achieve my goal," Trim said on social media. "More work to do before the season is over!"
Southern Boone boys soccer extends win streak to six
By Henderick Morton/Missourian,Dylan Heinrich The Southern Boone boys soccer team is red-hot, with wins in its last six matches dating back to Sept. 16. The Eagles added to the streak with road wins at Mexico and Wright City. They outscored their opponents 12-2 in those two matches. After trailing 2-0 against Wright City, Southern Boone scored seven goals in 35 minutes to pull off the win.
Bella Trim throws no-hitter as Tolton softball defeats Southern Boone
By Henderick Morton/Missourian,Maggie Raasch,Dylan Heinrich,Jazmyne Martinez Tolton softball took care of nearby Southern Boone 12-0 in five innings. Senior pitcher Bella Trim silenced the Eagles offense by throwing a no-hitter and 10 strikeouts while only allowing one walk. "I definitely want to get up early (with a) first pitch strike," Trim said. "Make them chase, trick them, giving them something they're not expecting."
This year's Homecoming theme for skits, floats and decorations is board games
By Henderick Morton It's the University of Missouri's 114th Homecoming celebration, and this year, the theme is "Call of the Columns," with a subtheme of board games, according to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. From "Monopoly" to "Chutes and Ladders," every fraternity and sorority is representing a different iconic game.
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