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PHOTO GALLERY: Fairview Elementary students enjoy Field Day fun
Elementary students enjoyed games, snacks and sunshine during Fairview's Field Day activities on Wednesday.
Mildred Kennedy worked at MU for more than 30 years
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Funeral Home at 1217 Business Loop 70 E, followed by the services at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Carol Sapp known for her gardening, interior decorating projects
Mrs. Sapp died Friday, May 10, 2013, in Bradenton, Fla. She was 68.
DAVID ROSMAN: Prayer in public schools crosses constitutional line
Two school districts have hosted prayer meetings, despite the Constitution is clear that the government, from local to federal, cannot promote or establish a religion.
Missouri baseball ends season with 17-inning loss at SEC tournament
Mississippi State scored on a two-out single in the 17th inning to beat Missouri 2-1 early Wednesday morning in the opening round of the SEC baseball tournament.
Scammers call for utility payments
The Columbia Police Department is warning utility customers not to comply with any requests to make payments via phone.
Tennis just one of many endeavors for Stephens player
Stephens College tennis player Dina Kaissi, a Hickman graduate, is studying hard to get accepted to medical school.
Wanda Incle shared bond with sisters, family
Wanda Faye Edwards Incle was a passionate Jehovah's Witness and enjoyed scary movies that featured aliens.
Maxine Worley contributed to her family and community
The visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 110 Main St. in Sweet Springs, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m.
Stephanie Jo Potter was a nurse, avid quilter
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 10109 E 79th St., Tulsa, OK, 74133.
Stephanie Jo Potter, July 17, 1961 — May 20, 2013
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 10109 E 79th St., Tulsa, OK 74133.
Maxine Jeanette Frerking Worley, Jan. 11, 1926 — May 21, 2013
Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sweet Springs, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. at the church.
Wanda Faye Edwards Incle, Jan. 13, 1951 — May 18, 2013
Visitation will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Blue Springs at 10:45 a.m. on May 25. Services will be held immediately following visitation.
Brandon R. Coleman, Nov. 11, 1987 — May 19, 2013
Coleman graduated in 2006 from Hickman High School and was employed by MU's Athletics Department.
Brandon R. Coleman was a graduate of Hickman High School
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Second Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be held immediately following the visitation.
Battle teachers talk about building their programs
The department heads of Battle High School are beyond the dreaming stage. They are actively shaping their niche in educating future Battle students.
Q&A: Battle High School coaches discuss plans for new teams
The new Battle High School coaches talk about the programs and culture they are trying to establish when the school opens.
FROM READERS: Memories of Muriel Battle
Muriel Battle's colleagues from over the years talk about what her legacy meant to them and the Columbia Public Schools.
Q&A: Department heads at Battle share hopes for school
The department heads that have been hired for Battle High School answer questions about curriculum, classrooms and the school.
Q&A: Battle High School principal and administrators discuss school's future
Principal Kim Presko and other administrators talk about their plans for the new school.