News
Knox County school district cuts $1.3 million to balance budget
EDINA – The Knox County R-1 School District recently announced cutting $1.3 million in expenses for the 2026-2027 school year to balance a budget affected by significant deficit spending the last two years. According to a 2026-2027 preliminary budget statement, the district states they have been working towards a goal to return their “school district to…
Community
School Days School Days, Dear Old Golden Rule Days
By:Rev. John Bondy Ph.D. And the chorus of that song penned over 100 years ago still elicits fond memories. “School days, school days, dear old golden rule days Readin’ and ritn’ and ‘rithmetic Taught to the tune of the hick’ry stick You were my queen in calico, I was you bashful barefoot beau And you…
Sports
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026 for Enshrinement in Columbia
Ceremony set for 1 PM on Sunday, October 25 at Wyndham Executive Center-Columbia Mall