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J Pfenny’s in Jefferson City remains closed about double homicide

November 28, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Flowers and other memorials such as St. Jude candles have been placed outside J. Pfenny’s in downtown Jefferson City, following Saturday morning’s double homicide (November 27, 2022 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth)

First degree murder charges have been filed against the suspect accused of killing two men early Saturday morning inside a popular downtown Jefferson City restaurant and bar.

Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson has charged 35-year-old Damien Davis with first degree murder and three other felonies for the incident inside J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill and Pub. Jefferson City Police have identified the two victims as Corey Thames and J. Pfenny’s employee Skyler Smock.

J. Pfenny’s is a few blocks from the Missouri Capitol.

Jefferson City Police say the incident began as a physical altercation between Thames and Davis, which resulted in a handgun being drawn. Detectives say Smock separated the two men and was escorting Thames out of the business. That’s when Davis began shooting, according to police. As a convicted felon, Davis is prohibited from having a firearm.

J Pfenny’s remained closed on Sunday, following the double homicide. A 939 the Eagle reporter saw numerous flowers and memorials and several St. Jude candles outside J. Pfenny’s on Sunday afternoon.

Jefferson City Police Lieutenant Dave Williams tells our news partner KMIZ that the 911 center was inundated with calls after the shooting. The police station is only a few blocks away, and officers arrived within a minute, according to Williams. JCPD officers describe their investigation as ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestoppers at (573) 659-TIPS.

J Pfenny’s in Jefferson City remains closed about double homicide

November 28, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

First degree murder charges have been filed against the suspect accused of killing two men early Saturday morning inside a popular downtown Jefferson City restaurant and bar.

J. Pfenny’s is a few blocks from the Missouri Capitol.

(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”

November 27, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy says the Columbia city council’s 4-3 vote against the FUSUS camera system came with a call for change in the city’s approach to violent crime. Mr. Murphy joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table.” They discussed FUSUS in-detail, as well as the council. Murphy says First Ward Councilwoman Pat Fowler is now the de facto leader of the council. They also discussed Columbia’s utility woes and trash collection, specifically the requirement for using city logo bags and the possibility of roll carts next year:

Bowl eligibility is on the line Friday for Mizzou’s rivalry game against Arkansas

November 24, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Mizzou fans cheer on the Tigers at Faurot Field in Columbia (file photo courtesy of Mizzou athletics spokesman Ryan Koslen)

The Mizzou Tiger football team is playing for more than a 180-pound trophy on Friday afternoon in Columbia against Arkansas: they’re also playing for bowl eligibility.

Eli Drinkwitz’s Tigers are 5-6 this year, with a 2-5 record in the SEC. If Mizzou beats the Razorbacks, they’ll finish the regular season 6-6 and will earn a bowl bid for the third straight year. If they lose, their season is likely over.

The game is known as the Battle Line Rivalry game, presented by Columbia-based Shelter Insurance. The Battle Line Trophy is huge: it’s more than four feet tall and weighs more than 180 pounds. Mizzou has won five of the last six in the series, which dates to 1906.

Friday’s game kicks off at 2:37 at Faurot Field, and will be broadcast nationally on CBS by Tom McCarthy and former Colorado coach Rick Neuheisel. It will also be broadcast live on the Central Bank Tiger Radio Network by Mike Kelly, Howard Richards and Chris Gervino. Pregame coverage on Zimmer Central Bank Tiger Network affiliates KCMQ (FM 96.7) and KTGR (FM 100.5) begins at 12:30.

It’s the second weekday home game this year for Mizzou. Their season opener was on September 1, a rare Thursday night game. The Tigers beat Louisiana Tech 52-24 that night.

Marching Mizzou improved its stamina and nutrition to prepare for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

November 24, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

The 350-member Marching Mizzou in front of the historic Mizzou Columns in Columbia (2022 photo courtesy of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade website)

It’s a tradition for millions of Americans every Thanksgiving morning: They start their day in front of their television, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.

Today’s 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade was broadcast live on NBC, and it was led by the 350-member Marching Mizzou. Its their first-ever performance in the historic parade. Marching Mizzou was one of 12 marching bands in today’s parade.

Marching Mizzou started the 2.5 mile route at West 77th street and Central Park West, and performed “Every True Son,” “Fight Tigers” and “Missouri Waltz.”

Marching Mizzou has been preparing for the trip for months. They partnered for the first-time ever with Marching Health, which is a company that helps band members endure the challenge of marching and playing an instrument at the same time. Marching Mizzou director Amy Knopps says a lot of people don’t realize how physically demanding the work they do is, just in terms of cardiovascular health.

Marching Health also worked with Marching Mizzou members on improving nutrition and on adding things like biking, swimming and walking to their daily routine.

During this week’s trip to New York City, Marching Mizzou also made an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show. They’ll be heading back to Columbia today so they can perform at tomorrow’s Mizzou football game against Arkansas at Faurot Field in Columbia. Kickoff is set for tomorrow at 2:30 pm.