939 the Eagle’s Brandon Rathert

Big turnout at Missouri governor’s prayer breakfast

January 7, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

More than 600 people turned out for Thursday morning’s Missouri Governor’s prayer breakfast at Jefferson City’s Capitol Plaza Hotel. 939 the Eagle’s Branden Rathert served as the emcee, and the James River Worship provided music. The interfaith event is held every year, and faith leaders from numerous denominations were represented at the breakfast. The purpose …

Missouri’s 2022 legislative session begins Wednesday afternoon

January 5, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Missouri lawmakers in both parties are returning to Jefferson City this morning for the start of the 2022 legislative session. It begins at noon, per the state Constitution. Republicans control the governor’s office this year, along with both chambers. The GOP has a 24-10 supermajority in the Senate, along with a 110-49 House majority. The …

Big turnout at Columbia’s emergency meeting on increasing fentanyl-related overdose deaths

October 20, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

About 150 people packed Columbia’s Hickman High School Tuesday night, to hear CPD and health officials warn about the growing problem of fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the community. 939 the Eagle’s Brandon Rathert, who covered the meeting, reports people stood in the back of the room as well. Columbia Police say there have been at …