Mid-Missouri News

(LISTEN): Former Senator Blunt says Mizzou’s planned new Radioisotope science center is big for energy and for battle against cancer

Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) praises the recent groundbreaking for the $40-million Radioisotope Science Center near south Columbia’s Discovery Ridge. UM System president Dr. Mun Choi predicts the facility […]

Date published: June 23, 2026

Realtors plan Columbia Proposition 1 talking session and 4th ward council candidate forum on Tuesday

You have an opportunity Tuesday to learn details about Columbia’s Proposition 1 and to hear from the three candidates seeking Columbia’s vacant fourth ward council seat. The Mid-Missouri Board of […]

Date published: June 23, 2026

Cardinals beat Arizona 3-2; game two of the series at Busch is Tuesday on 939 the Eagle

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Diamondbacks 3-2 Monday evening at Busch Stadium, improving to 42-34 this season. Blaze Jordan had a key sacrifice fly for the Cardinals, who also […]

Date published: June 23, 2026

Ave starts Monday as Columbia’s new communications director

Columbia’s first director of the recently-formed communications department begins his new job Monday morning at city hall. Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood announced this month that Christopher Ave begins his […]

Date published: June 22, 2026

(LISTEN): Organizers of Saturday’s 10th annual Columbia memorial stair climb hope to have 435 climbers

Columbia’s Hearnes Center will be packed with first responders and civilians for Saturday morning’s 10th annual Columbia Memorial Stair Climb. Columbia memorial stair climb director Ryan Benedict tells 939 the […]

Date published: June 22, 2026

Donation from Columbia-based Veterans United Foundation to assist seniors and disabled residents with nutritious food

The Columbia Farmers Market (CFM) is praising a $37,500 donation it’s received from the Columbia-based Veterans United Foundation, saying it will help ensure that fresh and nutritious food is within […]

Date published: June 21, 2026

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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Music News

Dolly Parton Gives Update On Health

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Dolly. Dolly Parton made her first major public appearance on Friday, March 13th, at Dollywood’s 2026 season kickoff in Pigeon Forge. She […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

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

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