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Chris Stapleton Makes History

Chris Stapleton is unstoppable! Chris Stapleton achieved a major milestone on Monday, January 12th, when the RIAA certified “Tennessee Whiskey” as Double Diamond, marking over 20 million units sold and making it the […]

Date published: January 13, 2026

Johnny Cash’s Estate Sues Popular Brand

The estate of the legendary Johnny Cash has filed a federal lawsuit in Nashville against Coca-Cola, accusing the them of illegally using a tribute singer named Shawn Barker, to mimic Johnny’s voice in […]

Date published: December 1, 2025

Dolly Parton To Open Truck Stops In 2026

Dolly Parton is getting into the truck stop business by partnering with Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand their flagship location in Cornersville, Tennessee, as ‘Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop,’ set to open […]

Date published: November 24, 2025

Lainey Wilson Wins Big At CMA’s

What an incredible night for Lainey Wilson! The 59th Annual CMA Awards was last night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, which was hosted by Lainey Wilson, who went on to win […]

Date published: November 20, 2025

Kenny Chesney Inducted Into Country Music Hall Of Fame

Kenny Chesney, along with June Carter Cash, and Tony Brown were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 19th. They joined the 155 previous Hall of Famers in a […]

Date published: October 21, 2025

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Call It Quits

This one breaks our hearts. Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have ended their 19-year marriage, according to multiple media outlets Monday citing unnamed sources. Nicole and Keith began […]

Date published: September 30, 2025

Athlete of the Week

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KFAL Athlete of the Week: Fulton Senior Forward Will Yates

Yates is averaging 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 block per game, bringing toughness and consistency to the Hornets lineup. Often matched up against taller opponents, Will competes fearlessly in the paint and never backs down from a challenge. A fierce competitor who works hard every possession.Will Yates is this

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KFAL Athlete of the Week: Dalton Brewer

North Callaway senior Dalton Brewer is this week’s KFAL Athlete of the Week after helping lead the Thunderbirds to a 57–36 Senior Night Win over Wright City. Brewer finished the night with 12 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals, setting the tone on both ends of the floor as North

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KFAL Athlete of the Week: Dez Galbreath-Chambers

Fulton High School senior Dez Galbreath-Chambers is this week’s KFAL Athlete of the Week. Dez helped lead the Lady Hornets to a 40–34 road win at Bowling Green on Friday night, scoring 8 points, pulling down 5 rebounds, and adding 2 blocks. A three-year starter and team leader, Dez brings

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Mid-Missouri News

UPDATE: Westbound I-70 near Boonville reopens after multi-vehicle crash; three seriously injured

Missouri state troopers say busy westbound I-70 west of Boonville has reopened, after being closed for hours overnight and Monday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol worked all night and […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

(LISTEN): The definition of a data center goes before Columbia’s city council Monday

Columbia’s city council will first-read a proposal Monday evening involving the definition of a data center. City staff says getting a definition would allow Columbia to begin regulating data centers […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

Missouri to play the Miami Hurricanes in Friday’s opening round of the NCAA tournament in St. Louis

Dennis Gates’ Missouri Tiger men’s basketball team has earned a trip to the 2026 NCAA tournament, and they’re heading to St. Louis. Missouri is a #10 seed and plays #7 […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

UPDATE: Westbound I-70 near Boonville remains closed due to multi-vehicle crash

Busy westbound I-70 west of mid-Missouri’s Boonville remains closed on this Monday morning due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer and passenger vehicles. This is at mile marker […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

Columbia man arrested for allegedly shooting at door-to-door salesman; no injuries reported

Criminal charges are currently under review against a Columbia man who allegedly fired a shotgun at a door-to-door salesman Friday evening. No injuries are reported. The incident happened at about […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

(LISTEN): Western Smokehouse Partners touts new $60-million plant in mid-Missouri’s Mexico

A growing company that crafts premium meat snacks has opened a 300,000 square foot production plant in mid-Missouri’s Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners chief executive officer Matt Bormann, a Mizzou graduate, […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

UPDATE: Columbia man charged in 2024 double homicide to go on trial in August

An August trial date has been set for a man from Columbia charged with killing two women in 2024 and hiding their bodies in a closet. Boone County Circuit Judge […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

Southern Boone R-1 names new assistant principal at middle school in Ashland

A familiar name in the Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland will be the assistant principal at Southern Boone middle school starting this fall. Dr. Ashley Tanksley currently serves […]

Date published: March 15, 2026

(UPDATE): Mid-Missouri will see light snow Sunday night along with a 40-degree temperature drop

Columbia and mid-Missouri are expected to see rain, a big temperature drop and some light snow by Sunday evening. While the day is starting mild and humid, rain will move […]

Date published: March 15, 2026

(LISTEN): Columbia’s community summit is Saturday morning; Mayor Buffaloe hopeful of good turnout

Columbia’s mayor encourages you to attend Saturday morning’s community summit at city hall, where you can explore interactive booths and learn details about current and future city initiatives. Mayor Barbara […]

Date published: March 14, 2026

Weather will be perfect for Saturday’s Como Man Show in Columbia

A big turnout is expected at Saturday’s Como Man Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds. It’s Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm at the Northeast Event Center. You’ll be […]

Date published: March 13, 2026

UPDATE: Emergency pavement repairs underway on eastbound I-70 in Columbia

State transportation crews are currently conducting emergency pavement repairs on eastbound I-70 at St. Charles road in Columbia. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and construction crews have closed ONE […]

Date published: March 13, 2026

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