State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring), who chairs the Missouri Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Pensions Committee, has formally kicked off his GOP gubernatorial campaign. Senator Eigel joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri, telling listeners that there were more than 1,000 people at Friday’s campaign kickoff event in St. Charles County. Senator Eigel says it’s time …
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(LISTEN): Moberly’s outgoing city manager praises city’s staff and growth
New Jefferson City administrator Brian Crane is introduced to the news media on August 8, 2023 at Jefferson City’s Courtyard by Marriott (file photo from 939 the Eagle’s John Marsh) Moberly’s outgoing city manager Brian Crane says the Magic City is doing well. Crane tells 939 Eagle that Moberly is a great place for businesses and residents. https://939theeagle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Crane-Moberly-1.mp3 “I mean …
Read More »Columbia homicide victim’s mother: suspect hid in bushes before the incident
Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs has sentenced 51-year-old Rickey Lee Murry to 18 Years in prison (photo courtesy of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department website) A convicted felon from Columbia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing a man over $3 following a Douglass park dice game. Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs sentenced 51-year-old Rickey …
Read More »(LISTEN): CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO” Roundtable”
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says his aim is for CPS to be the best school district in Missouri. Superintendent Yearwood joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Dr. Yearwood tells listeners that the district’s back-to-school convocation event at Mizzou Arena was well-received by CPS staff. This year’s convocation theme …
Read More »Columbia homicide suspect to be sentenced today; charge amended to voluntary manslaughter
A Columbia man who admits he shot and killed a man after a 2020 dispute involving a Douglass park dice game will be sentenced this afternoon at the Boone County Courthouse. 939 the Eagle News was in the courtroom in early August when 51-year-old Rickey Lee Murry pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a …
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