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Salvation Army holds annual vigil for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day

Capt. Amy Cedervall of the Salvation Army lights seven candles Saturday to represent the seven lives lost this year in the homeless community. During her speech, she said that 21 lives were honored at last year's vigil and that she was glad there were fewer candles on the table this year.

Capt. Amy Cedervall of the Salvation Army lights seven candles Saturday to represent the seven lives lost this year in the homeless community. During her speech, she said that 21 lives were honored at last yea...
Columbia Missourian •

Centralia woman appointed 13th Circuit Court judge

This story has been updated to include a quote from Jayne Pearman.Gov. Mike Parson on Friday announced the appointment of Jayne Pearman of Centralia as the Division XI associate circuit judge in the 13th Circuit Court. Pearman will fill the seat left by Stephanie Morrell, who left the Division XI associate seat vacant when she was elected as Division III 13th Circuit Court Judge in November, according to previous Missourian reporting. 
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Death notices for Dec. 19, 2024

Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members. The first 100 words are free; over 100 words is $0.50/word.

Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members. The first 100 words are free; over 100 words is $0.50/word.
Columbia Missourian •

Thornbrook residents comment on new water tower in southwest Columbia

Thornbrook neighborhood residents gathered Thursday for a meeting hosted by Columbia’s Water and Light Department, many in joint opposition to the city’s proposal to build a water tower next to Beulah Ralph Elementary School.During the meeting, both city officials and neighborhood residents recognized the need for a new tower in southwest Columbia. The rapidly growing area has endured several boil water advisories, the most recent and notable in the summer of 2023. In the span of a month, three...
Columbia Missourian •

Death notices for Dec. 18, 2024

Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members. The first 100 words are free; over 100 words is $0.50/word.

Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members. The first 100 words are free; over 100 words is $0.50/word.
Columbia Missourian •

Death notices for Dec. 17, 2024

Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members. The first 100 words are free; over 100 words is $0.50/word.

Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members. The first 100 words are free; over 100 words is $0.50/word.
Columbia Missourian •

Second suspect arrested in Clark Lane homicide

On Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department arrested a second suspect connected to the Oct. 20 homicide on Clark Lane.Daevion McCray, 21, of Columbia was arrested on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
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Council rezones property along Scott Blvd for future multifamily housing

Residents showed up in force Monday night to oppose a plan to rezone property near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Smith Drive on Columbia’s west side.Despite the objections, the City Council unanimously approved the rezoning, which now allows for the future construction of apartments on the south side of Smith Drive, just south of an existing mixed-use area that includes a Moser’s grocery store and The Westbury Senior Living complex.
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Mother sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to abandoning baby in tire

The mother of the baby who was found dead in a backpack inside a tire was sentenced to five years of probation Monday. Lavosha Daniels pleaded guilty to abandonment of a corpse and first-degree involuntary manslaughter in November.Boone County Circuit Judge Kevin Crane presided over the hearing and issued the sentence.
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Meyer focuses on health, safety, streets in bid for Columbia City Council

Jacob Luebbert is a staff photographer for the Columbia Missourian. He is a graduate student at the University of Missouri, studying photojournalism.

You can reach him at jdlfr5@umsystem.edu, in the newsroom at 573-882-5700, or online at www.jacobluebbert.com.
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I'm a senior at the University of Missouri, where I am earning my Bachelor of Journalism with an emphasis in reporting and writing. I have covered local politics for the Columbia Missourian for over a year. 

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