Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) has signed the largest state tax cut into law. He says you’ll have more money in your pocket and in your paycheck, because of that tax cut. The governor joined us live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri,” describing that tax cut as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth also asked the governor about labor shortages and job openings at the state Department of Agriculture (MDA) and many businesses. Governor Parson wants to see more high school students ready to enter the workforce, when they graduate from high school:
Former Boone County clerk and former congressional candidate now involved in new golf business
Former Boone County clerk Taylor Burks has a new position: he’s the president of several mid-Missouri enterprises, including the 16,000 square foot TopTracer Golf facility being built at Midway Golf and Games.
Burks is joining businessman Tim Rost’s team. The enterprises also include Rost Landscaping and Superior Garden Center.
Rost and Burks will join 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry Saturday morning at 7 in-studio. They’ll discuss Burks’ new job, the multi-million dollar golf development and some of the infrastructure challenges west of Persche creek.
Top-Tracer will have 18 to 20 elevated bays. Each bay can accommodate four to six golfers at a time. A restaurant and a bar and grill are also planned.
Up to 40,000 visitors expected in small mid-Missouri town for this weekend’s pumpkin festival
Organizers of this weekend’s 31st annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival expect between 30,000 and 40,000 visitors over two days.
The popular fall event celebrates the pumpkin and promotes the village of Hartsburg, a town of 120 residents south of Ashland.
A parade will kick off Saturday morning’s festivities. Festival community member Jeri Cooper tells 939 the Eagle that the parade will start with a marching band and a horse entry.
“We’ve got a horse-drawn carriage and we’ve got dancers and twirlers and we’ve got the Shriner club with their clowns and motorcars,” Cooper says.
Tomorrow morning’s parade begins at about 9 at the Katy trail head and will end at the Lions Club park.
The hours for both days will be from 9 am until 5 pm. Festival organizers are also reminding you that they will be charging $5 per car for parking, cash-only.
The popular event began in 1991 to celebrate the pumpkin and the rich agricultural tradition in that area, which produces grains, fruits and vegetables. Ms. Cooper tells 939 the Eagle that the event is also about fellowship for visitors and locals.
“They enjoy seeing the people and many of them, locals, have become very close friends with the vendors that are in their yards. So it’s time for gathering and friendship and fellowship,” says Cooper.
Ms. Cooper also says you’ll see a lot of food this weekend, including hamburgers, pork steaks, corn dogs and funnel cakes.
Popular Roots N Blues expected to draw thousands to Columbia; expect heavy traffic near Stephens Lake park
Thousands of visitors are expected to be in Columbia for this weekend’s Roots N Blues festival.
It opens this afternoon at Stephens Lake park near Broadway and Old Highway 63. Gates will open today at 4 pm, and they’ll open Saturday and Sunday at noon.
Festival organizers are encouraging you to utilize the free festival shuttles, which will be running round trips to and from downtown. Shuttles will take you from downtown garages directly to festival gates. Parking in those garages is free after 6 this evening and all day tomorrow and Sunday.
Expect heavy traffic for the next three days around Stephens Lake park.
The music lineup is strong, and a big crowd is expected to hear country legend Tanya Tucker tonight. She’s won two CMAs, two ACMs and three CMT awards. Her hits over the years have included “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane.” She’ll perform at 7:15 on the MU Health Care stage.
Festival organizers say the Roots N Blues festival experienced a “complete halt in revenue” due to the COVID pandemic, and that this weekend presents the opportunity to safely return to Stephens Lake Park. A non-profit known as Friends of the Festival has been formed to sustain Roots N Blues in the future.
Columbia and Jefferson City are under a frost advisory
A freeze warning is now in effect for Mexico, Laddonia, Macon and other northern towns in the 939 the Eagle listening area. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says freezing temperatures of between 30 and 32 degrees are expected tomorrow (Saturday) morning.
The NWS says sensitive outdoor vegetation in those areas could be damaged if not protected.
Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville are under a frost advisory. Frost advisories are issued when the minimum temperature is projected to be 33 to 36 degrees on clear and calm nights during the growing season.
The NWS is reminding Columbia and other central Missouri residents to protect any tender vegetation.
Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.
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