Columbia News

Since 1970, Cooper County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.2%.

Columbia News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Columbia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Missouri baseball falls short against No.9 Georgia despite strong pitching

By S. R. Mabry | May 3, 2025

The Missouri Tigers baseball team fell to No. 9 Georgia, 5-2, Saturday night at Taylor Stadium in Columbia.

Missouri Tigers track and field athletes achieve school top-10 marks at Texas A&M meet

By S. R. Mabry | May 3, 2025

The University of Missouri's track and field team saw two athletes enter the school's all-time top 10 list during the Texas A&M Alumni Muster, held Saturday at E.B. Cushing Stadium in College Station, Texas.

Medium 4de3fa4f 6531 4319 89e2 dab1ab701c6a

Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6?

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6.

Medium 53d360cf 94b0 4125 8c0d e142ec9e55cd

Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Cydney Fullerton’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, May 2

The game took place at Creighton Sports Complex.

Reece Clapp, former Rock Bridge Senior High School standout, played on Friday, May 2 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Dozer Park.

Georgia defeats Missouri baseball team in SEC series opener

By S. R. Mabry | May 2, 2025

No. 9 Georgia defeated the University of Missouri baseball team 9-2 on Friday night in the opening game of their Southeastern Conference series at Taylor Stadium.

Medium 8cab7dd9 2404 442e a68b 42b99ea60e30

Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5?

By Columbia News | May 2, 2025

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5.

FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Boone County in April

There was one company in a city associated with Boone County that received an FDA inspection in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Unchanged number of lawyers in good standing among cities in Howard County in March compared to previous month

There were no change in the number of lawyers in good standing working among cities in Howard County in March compared to February.

Missouri Tigers baseball hosts No. 9 Georgia for weekend SEC series

By A. H. Stokes | May 1, 2025

The Missouri Tigers baseball team is set to host No. 9 Georgia for a three-game Southeastern Conference series at Taylor Stadium in Columbia, beginning Friday, May 2.

Boone County to hold public hearing on Master Plan draft

The Boone County Commission is set to conduct a public hearing on the final draft of the Master Plan during its meeting scheduled for May 27.

Cooper County: Medicare made up 6.3% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.3% of income in Cooper County, providing an average of $3,145 per capita to residents.

Medium 2f5c1ccd c577 4f76 8f0c bc6b36669879

Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4?

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4.

Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Reece Clapp’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Wednesday, April 30

The Bradley Braves lost 9-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Wednesday, April 30.

How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Ralls County in 2024?

There were four companies in cities associated with Ralls County that received four FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Medium 1846830a f3db 456b 9335 d52adb1c35be

Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Reece Clapp’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, April 29

The game took place at Dozer Park.

On Tuesday, April 29, former Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Cydney Fullerton’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game