Pilot recovery high schools are being pushed by key mid-Missouri lawmaker
Legislation aimed at helping Missouri high school students who have substance use disorders will be heard Tuesday morning by a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City. House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Chairman Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) will testify this morning before his committee. He’ll present his four-page House Bill 1753, which authorizes up to four …
(AUDIO) Columbia third ward council candidate Roy Lovelady appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia resident Roy Lovelady is challenging third ward city councilman Karl Skala in the April election. Mr. Lovelady discussed his candidacy on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia.” He tells listeners there is a shortage of resources in the third ward. He says additional resources like parks and sidewalks could also help prevent some of …
Columbia man arrested after Sunday evening murder
Columbia man arrested after Sunday evening murder
Columbia Police have arrested a man for Sunday night’s homicide in the 3800 block of Pinecrest drive. That’s west of Brown Station road. CPD investigators say 21-year-old Samuel Brotherton of Columbia has been arrested for first degree murder and armed criminal action. Police say the victim, 64-year-old Rollin Thompson, suffered a gunshot wound and was …