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FROM READERS: Francis Quadrangle represents a remarkable container of community
Missourian reader W. Arthur Mehrhoff, of the MU Museum of Art and Archaeology, says during tragedy and triumph, Francis Quadrangle has served as a setting "for the entire human drama."
Abu Ghraib figure Larry James is finalist for MU position
Larry James is a finalist for a position with the MU College of Education. James' tenure at Abu Ghraib prison and the Guantánamo Bay interrogation and detention center are at the center of an international human rights violations debate.
Missouri men's basketball team faces more physical challenges ahead
As Southeastern Conference play continues, the Tigers will get a taste of an aggressive and athletic brand of SEC basketball.
Flu vaccination could prove more important this year
The positive news is that the flu vaccine this year is a good match to the flu viruses circulating and can prevent the illness or shorten its duration.
Three-way race in place for mayor as filing period closes
Sam Allison, a former county recorder and County Council member in Bloomington, Ind., has joined the race for mayor. Allison will run against Mayor Bob McDavid and Sid Sullivan in the April 2 municipal election.
Laurence Bowers to miss two games with Missouri men's basketball team
Senior forward Laurence Bowers sprained the MCL in his right knee Tuesday in the second half of the game against Alabama.
Boonville now owns former Union Pacific bridge
City officials are already discussing plans for redevelopment of the bridge, which was built in 1931.
DAVID ROSMAN: Missourians deserve better from our legislators
Imagine: Missouri with a healthy and well educated work force, with our K-12 and universities properly funded and being known as a state that takes care of our own. Isn't that the goal?
Missouri women's basketball faces another tough road test at No. 9 Tennessee
After earning its first Southeastern Conference win against Auburn, the Tigers are set to travel to Tennessee to face the most decorated team in NCAA women's basketball.
Kenneth Cook enjoyed nature and being around groups of people
Mr. Cook and his wife Katfish Katy's in Huntsdale.
Earl James Miles, March 23, 1918 — Jan. 1, 2013
Mr. Miles also was active in the development and construction of Miles Manor, the first subdivision in Columbia to focus on African American home ownership.
Third Thai restaurant opens in downtown Columbia
Thip Thai Cuisine at 904 E. Broadway opened Monday under chef Kittikoon Chompupong, a native of Bangkok.
$65,000 grant to help youths with disabilities find jobs
The Show-Me-Careers program is meant to help youth transition from school to the workplace.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Licensing boards ignore alleged torture cases
The state licensing bureaus for both the lawyers and the psychologists who enabled the torture are unwilling to look at these matters.
UPDATE: Supreme Court to weigh warrantless blood tests in DUI cases
The justices appeared to struggle with whether the dissipation of alcohol in the blood over time is reason enough for police to call for a blood test without first getting a warrant.
UPDATE: Missouri finances to take hit from higher federal tax
Budget director Linda Leubbering says the reduced revenue should not come as a surprise to state officials.
Early morning fire displaces two families, kills two dogs
Two dogs died as residents escape from a burning home. Damage is estimated at $50,000.
Former Missouri standout Justin Smith set to return for 49ers
Justin Smith, a former standout at Missouri from 1998 to 2000, is expected to return to the field for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game between San Francisco and Green Bay.
Missouri witnesses recall man throwing victim's arms
Paul R. Potter, 49, of Kirksville, is also accused of setting fires to conceal the crime. He was charged Monday in Adair County with second-degree murder, arson and tampering with a motor vehicle and is being held on $1 million bond.
Missouri power plant makes polluter list
Ameren Missouri's Labadie Energy Center is located along the Missouri River in Franklin County. Last week's report from the Environmental Integrity Project says the plant emitted 795 pounds of mercury in 2011.