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How Mid-Missouri lawmakers’ priorities fared

This session, area lawmakers proposed some bills successfully, like a name change for Linn State, while other bills failed, such as allowing a surcharge on investor-owned electric company bills.

Idea of owning jewelry store had a ring to it

Jefferson City issues business licenses for March, April

If Ashley Garrard can find jewelry lovers and impulse buyers like her, her new business will do just fine. Garrard owns $1 Jewelry, 310 Jefferson St., which is open from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

MU advances to championship softball game

The numbers say the Missouri Tigers should have lost Saturday to Hofstra. Except the number on the scoreboard.

Saturday's MSHSAA Track & Field Sectional Results

For local Class 3 and 4 boys and girls competition

Here are results of competition Saturday by area athletes at Missouri State High School Activities Association Track and Field Sectionals.

Helias boys take team crown at sectionals

Area schools qualify athletes for state

The Helias Crusaders will have a healthy representation at this week’s Class 3 state track and field championships.

Jays, Lady Jays dominate sectional relays

Relays were a standout Saturday for the Jefferson City Jays and Lady Jays in Class 4 Sectional 3 track and field meet.

Our Opinion: Veterans courts advance as session closes

News Tribune editorial

A proposal to establish veterans courts is worthy legislation approved by lawmakers and advanced to the governor before the session ended Friday.

Irvin-Muhammad breaks pair of marks

Some people would be happy setting one record at the state track meet. Not Aiesha Irvin-Muhammad. Competing in the Class 2 girls portion of the Missouri State High School Activities Association Track and Field Championships, the senior from St. Elizabeth Academy racked up two sprint records at Dwight T. Reed Stadium.

Missouri clinches bid in SEC Tournament

Win and in. That’s all the Missouri baseball team had to do to clinch a spot in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Well, the Tigers will be playing postseason baseball. Missouri used an eighth-inning home run from Keaton Steele to defeat Kentucky 4-3 on Friday night.

Missouri softball blanks Stony Brook

It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the Missouri softball team will take it. The Tigers’ offense Friday night consisted of a three-run home run by Jenna Marston, but it was enough to power them to a 3-0 win over Stony Brook in the second game of the Columbia Regional.