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The popular soda fountain at Whaley’s East End drug store in Jefferson City dates back to 1943 (July 20, 2023 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Jefferson City-area residents have been packing Whaley’s East End drug store, to get one more drink from its old-fashioned soda machine before it closes next week. Whaley’s opened its doors on East High …

Missouri’s 54th governor is back in Jefferson City for today’s 1:30 unveiling of his official portrait. It will take place in the Missouri Capitol Rotunda. Former Governor Matt Blunt (R) was elected governor in 2004 at the age of 33, making him the second-youngest governor elected in state history. He served as governor from 2005-2008 and was secretary of state …

A crowd of about 260 people turned out for the 77th annual Boone County Fair country ham breakfast in Columbia (July 23, 2022 file photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Hundreds of mid-Missourians will be dining on eggs, Boone County country ham tomorrow and biscuits and gravy tomorrow morning in Columbia. The Boone County fair’s popular ham breakfast begins Saturday …

Columbia’s Mizzou Arena is the home of the Tigers (photo courtesy of University of Missouri Athletics associate director Jason Veniskey) Saturday afternoon is your first opportunity to see the 2023-24 Mizzou men’s basketball team. Mizzou coach Dennis Gates says the team will hold an open practice Saturday afternoon from 12:30-3:30 at Mizzou Arena. Doors will open at noon, and you …

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) serves on the House Agriculture Committee in Washington. His sprawling west-central Missouri district includes Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Centralia. He’s inviting farmers and all residents to an August 14th listening session at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. He wants your input on what you want to see in the upcoming federal farm bill. Congressman …