Smith-Cotton girls wrestling earns wins over Cap City, Jeff City

Smith-Cotton sophomore Sarah Davis wrestles her opponent at the Excelsior Springs Tournament on Dec. 13. Despite losing her match in the dual against Capital City on Tuesday, Jan. 14, Davis did enough to secure the 40-39 win for the Lady Tigers.

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Smith-Cotton sophomore Sarah Davis may have lost her match against her Capital City opponent on Tuesday, Jan. 14, but she was still the hero of the dual.

Smith-Cotton boys stumble in loss to Battle

Smith-Cotton sophomore Drew Berry drives to the hoop during the game against Columbia Battle on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Smith-Cotton High School.

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One streak continued and another ended for Smith-Cotton boys basketball on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Stover wrestling wins Kaysinger Conference Tri

The 2024-25 Stover wrestling teams. The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs were crowned champions of the Kaysinger Conference Tri on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Windsor.

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The Stover wrestling teams were crowned the champions of the Kaysinger Conference Tri Meet on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Windsor.

St. Vincent de Paul Warming Shelter braces for predicted chill

First Christian Church volunteers Sharee Norfleet and Vicki Herrick say working at the warming shelter is easy and rewarding the shifts are short and the coffee is strong.

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First Christian Church volunteers Vicki Herrick and Sharee Norfleet spent Wednesday, Jan. 15 folding cots and bagging laundry in the basement of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Antioch Fellowship and New Life Churches merge to form Kingdom Life Church

Pastor Chad Jamerson, left, and Pastor Steve Graff stand in the newly formed Kingdom Life Church on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Graff's Church, Antioch Fellowship, and Jamerson's church, New Life, merged on Jan. 1.

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Two Sedalia Pentecostal churches have merged creating a larger church and a haven for those in need.

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The Washington Avenue bridge, aka the viaduct, may be closer to being rebuilt as Pettis County allocated $450,000 of Road and Bridge tax dollars to the City of Sedalia on Friday, Jan. 13.

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Pettis County Commission awards over $900,000 in local municipality infrastructure improvement grants

A program funded through the Pettis County Road and Bridge tax has allocated a total of $927,569 to infrastructure projects in six Pettis municipalities.

Mira, a 10-year-old homeschool student, is the proud owner of "Mira's Masterpieces," a home bakery that offers delicious treats made to order, including muffins, rolls, strudels, cookies and fruit pies.

Young entrepreneur finds sweet success

In the heart of Cole Camp, a young and ambitious entrepreneur is turning her love for baking into a thriving home-based business. Mira, a 10-year-old homeschool student, is the proud owner of "Mira's Masterpieces," a home bakery that offers delicious treats made to order, including muffins, rolls, strudels, cookies and fruit pies. Her bakery is not just about great food—it's also about giving back to the community and pursuing a big dream for the future.

Kevin Noland, known for his selflessness and dedication, died Friday, Jan. 3, in Warsaw.

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A true neighbor to all - Honoring the life of Kevin Noland

The Heartland community has been deeply affected by the passing of Kevin Noland, a man whose generosity and kindness knew no bounds.

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Tipton's Culpepper achieves 300 career wins

Tipton girls basketball celebrates head coach Jason Culpepper's 300th career win after the Lady Cardinals beat Rock Bridge 64-55 Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Sophie Cunningham Classic in Columbia.

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Jason Culpepper’s 300th career win did not come as easily as he perhaps would have liked.

Smith-Cotton senior Luis Juarez grabs his opponent during a dual last season. Juarez earned a win at the Capital City Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11.

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Area Roundup: S-C boys wrestling competes at Capital City Tournament

Smith-Cotton boys wrestling took seventh place at the Capital City Dual Tournament in Jefferson City on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Stover Tournaments canceled, S-C boys postponed

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Smith-Cotton boys smother Camdenton to pick up conference win

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SFCC to close Dec. 18 for winter break

State Fair Community College in Sedalia and all extended campus locations (Boonville, Clinton, Eldon, Lake of the Ozarks, Jefferson City and Whiteman Air Force Base) will close for winter break from noon Dec. 18 through Jan. 1, 2025. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2.

SFCC to hold fall commencement Dec 13, keynote speaker Donald E Luper Jr

State Fair Community College (SFCC) will host its fall commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center on the Sedalia campus.

Missouri education officials lower GPA threshold for teacher certification

Missouri educators will no longer need a 3.0 grade-point average in their subject area to teach in public schools beginning in July, the State Board of Education unanimously voted Tuesday.

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Cancer physician to join Bothwell Regional Health Center

Kristen Strasser, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, is joining Bothwell Susan O’Brien Fischer Cancer Center.

Camp Branch Baptist Church received an AED from the Bothwell Foundation’s Wear Red committee. From left to right, Eddie Crouch, committee member; Leisha Nakagawa, Bothwell Foundation volunteer and foundation specialist; Lauren Thiel-Payne, Bothwell Foundation executive director; Pastor Rob Ayers, Camp Branch Baptist Church, Lori Wightman, Bothwell Regional Health Center CEO and committee co-chair; and Meghan Funkhouser, Rhonda Ahern, Trish Henson and Ashley Wooster, committee members.

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Beth and Kurtis Heimsoth stand in their business, Missouri Made Shop & Comfort Café, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Cole Camp. The couple opened the shop in August 2023. It sells Missouri-made products plus homemade lunches and dinners.

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Cole Camp’s Missouri Made has something for everybody

COLE CAMP — Missouri Made Shop & Comfort Café opened in August 2023.

Last month month, the Butler-based Umstattd Sonic Group provided 26 scholarships to teachers for the opportunity to participate in the Ron Clark Academy Experience. The experience included representation from Knob Noster Elementary School.

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Local SONIC owner sends 26 teachers to training experience at Ron Clark Academy

SONIC® Drive-In is committed to supporting teachers and helping them uncover new and innovative ways to keep students engaged in the classroom.

Bothwell Regional Health Center welcomes new internal medicine physician

Michael Yuhas, MD, an internal medicine physician, has joined Bothwell Regional Health Center’s medical team. He will provide care for adults including disease prevention, complex illnesses, pulmonology and lung ailments as well as kidney illnesses in the clinic and in the hospital.

Truffle & Sorrel Seafood and Chophouse, in downtown Sedalia, will offer specialty holiday drinks this Christmas season.

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Truffle & Sorrel offers holiday plans

Restaurants and other establishments are gearing up with new and innovative menu items and activities for the holiday season.

Power Up! Arcade owner Matt Carver and general manager Chris Smith Monday at the new location at 1520 Devon Dr. The former Total Fitness Gym.

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Power Up! Arcade bumps the energy with new venue

Power Up! Arcade has moved to 1520 Devon Dr., the former location of Total Fitness Gym, and the difference in size from their old location is staggering.

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