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Summer spots in Memphis? Check out the Peabody Duck March
Summer spots in Memphis? Check out the Peabody Duck March Maggie Doheny, Jack Armstrong and Joel Haley, Wochit Sat, July 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM UTC Summer spots in Memphis? Check out the Peabody Duck March The March of the Peabody Ducks is a historic sight that you can see all summer long at the Peabody Hotel.
Summer spots in Memphis? Check out Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Summer spots in Memphis? Check out Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Maggie Doheny, Joel Haley and Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal Wed, July 1, 2026 at 10:21 PM UTC Summer spots in Memphis? Check out Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Memphis has many cool places to visit in the summer. Connect with nature by kayaking at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
THE WEEK AHEAD: March 28 - April 3
Monday, March 28 Softball: Stephens College vs. Crowley's Ridge College Stephens will take on Crowley's Ridge at home in a doubleheader at noon and 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 Betsy Garrett will introduce the first six women who graduated from the MU School of Medicine. This event will be on Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. Register to receive a Zoom link. The Columbia NAACP will host school board, City Council and mayoral candidates in a forum at 7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 407 E. Broadway.
Columbia natives Ryan Ferguson and Dusty Harris fall short in 'The Amazing Race' finale
Ryan Ferguson and Dusty Harris, both former students at Rock Bridge High School, are teaming up to compete in Season 33 of "The Amazing Race," which begins Jan. 5. Sonja Flemming/CBS Rock Bridge High School alumni Ryan Ferguson and Dusty Harris came close to first place on CBS hit reality show “The Amazing Race” on Wednesday night. Out of 11 teams, the best-friend duo from Columbia just missed their opportunity to receive the $1 million prize in the two-hour finale.
5 resources for families with school-age children and teens
1. YouthBuild through JobPoint Where: 400 Wilkes Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201 Contact information: 573-474-8560 and info@jobpoint.org Details: YouthBuild works with those between the ages of 16 and 24 to help them reclaim their education, gain job skills and become leaders in their communities, while building houses or helping improve local infrastructure. Website: https://www.jobpoint.org/portfolio/youth-build/ 2.
5 ways for families with young children to get the support they need
1. Tiger Tot Mommies Where: Facebook and Zoom Meeting times: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month; 10 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month. Contact information: 573-771-6675; tigertotmommies@health.missouri.edu Details: Each month, free virtual group sessions are held, and no registration is required. An IBCLC Lactation Consultant is available at each meeting to answer breastfeeding questions.
5 resources to help families with young children thrive
1. Parents as Teachers Where: 2191 Smiley Lane, Columbia., MO 65202 Contact information: 573-214-3955. Details: Parents as Teachers is a free service from Columbia Public Schools that can provide parents with developmental screenings, private visits with parent educators and group events. Website: https://www.cpsk12.org/domain/100 2.
5 ways to stage a super birthday party
1. Parks and playgrounds Details: Columbia Parks and Recreation has several facilities available for public rental in Columbia. There are indoor facilities, such as the Activity and Recreation Center, or ARC, and sports facilities. Amphitheaters, pavilions, outdoor sports facilities and aquatic centers are also available to be rented. Some include birthday package options. 2. GymnasticsAuthority: Authority Gymnastics is available for birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays for 1½ hours.
5 indoor activities to channel the extra energy in kids
1. Tiger Bounce Where: 3601 Buttonwood Drive, Columbia, MO 5201 Contact information: 573-443-3695; info@tigerbouncecolumbia.com Details: Tiger Bounce is for children 13 years and younger with daily open admissions, private party reservations, parents’ night out and youth nights. There are inflatable bounce houses, roller-skating/multipurpose floor, soft play climbing structure, full concession options and private party rooms. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
The Betty White Challenge helps animals; 'Wayfair tax' added to ballot; 14 MU football newcomers
Good morning readers, and welcome to the Missourian’s Monday Briefing. The city of Columbia honored Martin Luther King, Jr. with a candlelight walk. Chilling winter weather hit Columbia last week with single-digit temperatures. Since students flooded back to Columbia for a new semester, the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department is making it easier to track COVID-19 in the community through an online reporting system.
Best practices for trauma-informed journalism
Experts and journalists provide tips to keep yourself and your sources safe Trauma-informed reporting can help journalists navigate sensitive situations with a thoughtful approach and with a prepared mindset for their own mental health. With more trauma awareness, a reporter can minimize their effect on survivors of traumatic events.
Trina Teacutter, serving as a leader of COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the community
Trina Teacutter, Columbia/Boone County Public Health nurse supervisor, has been working behind the scenes on community vaccinations since before the pandemic, but COVID-19 put her at the forefront of the community. Her No. 1 priority has always been the safety and health of the the public and that continues as she leads COVID-19 vaccination outreach efforts throughout Columbia. We talked to Teacutter about her work and her nomination. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Meet the Missourian reporter who went viral thanks to Tyler Badie's attempted Scottish accent
When Missourian sports reporter Calum McAndrew asked a question in a post-game news conference, he wasn't expecting to go viral. But when Tyler Badie tried out his Scottish accent in response, the video began making rounds on social media. This is hilarious 😆😆@showtimeshine5 @C_McAndrew95 @MizzouFootball pic.twitter.com/HRPVDpHUDu — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 31, 2021 kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 G:56@ H2D A@DE65 @?
Meet the Missourian reporter who went viral thanks to Tyler Badie's attempted Scottish accent
When Missourian sports reporter Calum McAndrew asked a question in a post-game news conference, he wasn't expecting to go viral. But when Tyler Badie tried out his Scottish accent in response, the video began making rounds on social media. This is hilarious 😆😆@showtimeshine5 @C_McAndrew95 @MizzouFootball pic.twitter.com/HRPVDpHUDu — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 31, 2021 kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 G:56@ H2D A@DE65 @?
Meet the Missourian reporter who went viral thanks to Tyler Badie's attempted Scottish accent Original
When Missourian sports reporter Calum McAndrew asked a question in a post-game news conference, he wasn't expecting to go viral. But when Tyler Badie tried out his Scottish accent in response, the video began making rounds on social media.
When and how should we use AI in news?
We spoke with Marc Lavallee of The New York Times about newsrooms incorporating AI technology and tools into their workflow For Innovation in Focus earlier this month, I tested an AI editing software while reporting on a story for the Columbia Missourian to see how it could be incorporated and used as an editor to complement or replace human editing.
How does an AI news editor compare to a human editor?
There are pros and cons to using AI as your editor The editing process is an essential part of any news piece. Artificial Intelligence technology is playing a larger role in some newsrooms to help with transcription, captioning and other duties. It is simplifying many tasks for journalists, and editing is not an exception. This month I tried out the AI editing software: Hemingway Editor. To start, I reported a story on broadband infrastructure for the Columbia Missourian.
Sen. Blunt roundtable addresses rural broadband access, other topics
Access to broadband in rural areas is essential to the “continuity of the educational process,” said Brian Yearwood, Columbia Public Schools superintendent, at a roundtable discussion with U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo. Blunt listened to Boone County officials as they discussed broadband infrastructure needs Wednesday at the Commission Chamber. Blunt also talked about the importance of accessibility and affordability for broadband services throughout Missouri.
Retaining Humanity with David France and Maxim Lapunov (WELCOME TO CHECHNYA)
We continue our dispatches from last year's festival with the final True/False Podcast episode recorded in-studio during 2020. The guests were filmmaker David France and Maxim Lapunov, who was imprisoned and tortured as part of the Chechen government's persecution of its LGBTQ community.
The True/False Podcast
Intimacy with Rikkí Wright (A SONG ABOUT LOVE) By Sebastián Martinez Valdivia & Abigail Ruhman • Apr 28, 2021 This week, we’re continuing our dispatches from True/False 2020 with a conversation between artist and filmmaker Rikkí Wright and programmer Jeanelle Augustin. Wright’s work is often deeply personal and offers commentary on how she interacts with and understands the world around her.
Voters Approve Boone County Fire Protection District Bond Issue
Locals voted to approve the Boone County Fire Protection District (BCFD) board of directors’ request of a $6 million dollar bond issue during the municipal election on Tuesday, April 6. This is a no tax increase bond issue intended for replacements of old apparatus, facility improvements, land acquisition and architectural design for replacement stations. Around 85% of 3,282 voters supported the BCFD bond issue, which means BCFD will be able to address their areas in need.
$6 Million Bond Approved for Boone County Fire Protection District
Locals voted to approve the Boone County Fire Protection District (BCFD) board of directors’ request of a $6 million bond issue during the municipal election on Tuesday, April 6. This is a no-tax increase bond issue intended for replacements of old apparatus, facility improvements, land acquisition and architectural design for replacement stations. Around 85% of 3,282 voters supported the BCFD bond issue, which means BCFD will be able to address their areas in need.
'Objectivity' with Elegance Bratton (PIER KIDS)
By Sebastián Martinez Valdivia & Maggie Doheny • Mar 31, 2021 Nonfiction filmmakers often end up with a lot more material than they could ever use. That's something Elegance Bratton ran into making his debut feature, Pier Kids. The film portrays life in New York for gay and transgender youth living on the Christopher Street Pier. Producing the film involved capturing all kinds of people’s stories over the course of many years in order to portray Bratton’s own experiences with homelessness.
COLUMN: Companies spark conversation when using controversial topics in advertisements
Maggie Doheny is a sophomore journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about women’s rights. In my cross-cultural journalism class my teacher showed us a commercial from Gillette that aired for the Super Bowl titled “We Believe: The Best Men Can Be”. This campaign sparked an array of controversial opinions and opened a discussion in my class. The campaign showed many different scenarios of men bullying other men and covered the topic of sexual assault.
COLUMN: Traveling is the best way to fuel your curiosity, so take the chance
Maggie Doheny is a sophomore journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about women’s rights. Growing up, my family took at least one trip every year. Typically, it was somewhere we had never been together unless it was a vacation that included my extended family. For most of my life, I had never fully understood that not every family makes the effort or has the opportunity to explore somewhere new every year.
Column: With the celebration of 99 years since the 19th amendment come questions about whether equality has been achieved
Maggie Doheny is a sophomore journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about women’s rights. 2019 marked the 99th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment. This amendment granted all genders the right to vote in elections, finally allowing women the opportunity to have an opinion in politics legally. Almost one century later, voting for women has become a normalcy. However, we never forget the activists in women’s suffrage like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B.
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