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Friday Night Sights | 10.23.2026 Original
As autumn leaves began to change colors, mid-Missouri high school football teams wrapped up the regular season. Tolton fell to St. Michael the Archangel 41-27 for a homecoming loss. Further west, Boonville secured a decisive victory over Fulton, winning 55-26. Our team of visual storytellers proudly presents "Friday Night Sights." The Boonville student section watches the Pirates take on Fulton on Friday at Boonville High School. The game's theme was a pink out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Friday Night Sights | 10.9.2026
The seventh week of high school football showcased another crosstown rivalry game. Rock Bridge traveled to Battle and soundly beat the Spartans 71-7. The Spartans remain winless on the season. In Ashland, Southern Boone shut out Eldon in a 48-0 win and improved to 6-1 on the year.
Friday Night Sights | 9.4.2026
Week two of high school football brought losses across the city. Helias defeated Hickman 31-13, and the win continued the Crusaders' 13-year dominance of the Kewpies. Capital City traveled to Battle and handed the Spartans their second loss of season with a score of 38-0. Tolton hosted St. Clair in its second game of the season and fell to the Bulldogs 40-26.
Three siblings, three different views on faith Original
The Rabbaniyah Youth Program hosts parties and events for Muslim kids in Columbia so they can be socially active within the parameters of the Islamic faith. The goal is to build a sense of community. That is not the case for members of the McNutt family. “They’ll invite us, but we’re not a part of it,” Amarah McNutt said. From left, siblings Safiya McNutt, 16, Meryam McNutt, 19, and Amarah McNutt, 17, speak in the family's prayer room on May 3 at the McNutt household in Columbia.
Team of 8 finds diamond hidden in Boone County after four days of hunting
A team of eight found a $10,000 hidden diamond on Wednesday, solving a 10-puzzle treasure hunt across Boone County in four days and five hours. The 2.53-carat gemstone was the grand prize in the hunt put together by the Boone County History & Culture Center as a fundraiser. It was awarded to the first team to figure out a series of puzzles that led them to clues around the county.
Community members gather to clean trash out of rivers across Columbia
Laura Semken works to lift a large sign out of Flat Branch Creek on Wednesday at the MKT Nature and Fitness Trail in Columbia. Semken, a member of the Missouri River Relief crew, said the creek is “near and dear to my heart.” She has been helping maintain the area since moving to Columbia in 2019. Columbia residents geared up with shovels, bags and waterproof boots to scrounge for trash in local streams and rivers Wednesday.
Week in Photos: Feb. 26 - March 6
The Missourian visuals staff proudly presents "Week in Photos." Michael Gilliam, 7, examines teeth inside a model crocodile skull on Saturday at Memorial Student Union. Mizzou Integrative Anatomy brought out several skulls and 3D models to teach kids about bones and musculature. Odessa wrestlers pose with hardware earned at the 2026 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships on Thursday at Mizzou Arena.
Week in Photos: Feb. 26 - March 6
The Missourian visuals staff proudly presents "Week in Photos." Michael Gilliam, 7, examines teeth inside a model crocodile skull on Saturday at Memorial Student Union. Mizzou Integrative Anatomy brought out several skulls and 3D models to teach kids about bones and musculature. Odessa wrestlers pose with hardware earned at the 2026 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships on Thursday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
High school wrestlers flood Mizzou Arena in search of state title aspirations
Thousands of wrestlers took to the mats Wednesday through Saturday inside Columbia’s own Mizzou Arena. The four-day affair was filled with its fair share of highs and lows, blood, tears and plenty of entertainment to go around. Very few competitors enter the final event of a grueling wrestling season unscathed, either emotionally or physically, and even less exit the event as such.
Southern Boone cheer teams bring home state championship titles
Friends and family members cheer as the Southern Boone High School and Middle School cheer teams return home from winning first place at the MCCA this past weekend on Sunday, Feb. 15 on Broadway. “We’re super proud of her, because it’s not always something the community wraps around and she brings the shine to the stage,” Hannah Riggs said about her daughter, Mona Riggs. Mona is a junior on the varsity team.
Columbia diversity awards recognize outstanding community members
Community advocate Kenneth Freeman and Missouri Jobs with Justice were honored Wednesday morning at the 33rd annual Columbia Values Diversity Celebration for their service and commitment to promoting diverse communities and ideas. To begin the celebration, a jazz rendition of “Fly Me to the Moon” performed by the Trinity Kimbrough Jazz Ensemble filled the Wyndham Expo Center in Columbia.
Fall down the rabbit hole and see this innovative performance at the University Concert Series
Down the rabbit hole, amidst a mad tea party, one is bound to find a unique world of off-the-wall characters, vibrant colors and… innovative dance? The University Concert Series presents Mareck Dance: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland live from the rabbit hole at the Missouri Theatre.
Moberly comes back late to defeat Osage
Moberly flipped the script on Osage in the second half and held on for a 21-14 victory Friday night at Osage. Osage looked to capitalize on a late drive in the fourth quarter, but the Spartan defense held strong. The Spartans had a sluggish start, yet they managed to tag along with Osage before taking a seven point lead early in the fourth. Osage had a fast start, securing two fumbles and relying on a heavy rushing attack, while capitalizing twice with two passing touchdowns in the first half.
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