Mid-Missouri News

Missouri’s governor signs $49.6 billion state budget into law; key state senator predicts there will be no veto overrides in September

A $49.6 billion state operating budget has been signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe (R). The governor has also made several hundred million dollars in line-item vetoes. The budget […]

Date published: July 1, 2026

(LISTEN): Organizers of Ashland’s Fourth of July parade urge you to arrive early and to stay hydrated

Large crowds are expected at Saturday morning’s Fourth of July parade in Ashland to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Parade organizer Sharon Adams of the Ashland Betterment Coalition tells 939 the […]

Date published: July 1, 2026

Columbia’s pedestrian safety ordinance now in effect; opponents plan to panhandle Wednesday at two locations

Columbia’s new pedestrian safety ordinance takes effect Wednesday morning. The city council voted 5-2 in February to approve the ordinance, which restricts pedestrians and drivers from interacting at medians and […]

Date published: July 1, 2026

UPDATE: Columbia man with dementia has been located safe

Columbia Police are thanking the community for your assistance in helping to find a missing man who has been diagnosed with dementia. CPD says 76-year-old John Linder of Columbia has […]

Date published: July 1, 2026

Cardinals beat the Braves 5-3; game two of the series is Wednesday evening on 939 the Eagle

The Cardinals beat the first-place Atlanta Braves 5-3 Tuesday evening at Truist park in Atlanta. St. Louis improves to 44-38 this season. Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore earns the win, pitching […]

Date published: July 1, 2026

Columbia Ronald McDonald House’s executive director to retire in December

The longtime director of the Ronald McDonald House Mid-Missouri in Columbia will retire at the end of the 2026 calendar year. Terri Gray announced her retirement on Monday, and a […]

Date published: June 30, 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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