Leaders of the new youth center on Columbia’s South Providence describe it as a safe place that provides a location for young people to study, do schoolwork …
Read More »Community, churches step up to help Columbia students in need of winter clothing
Numerous new and gently used coats, gloves and clothes have been donated to Columbia Battle high school students in need. Battle is located in northeast Columbia. Former …
Read More »Underprivileged Columbia-area children will stay warm this winter, thanks to several churches and non-profits
More than 250 Columbia-area children and families now have warm coats, mittens, gloves and boots to stay warm this winter, thanks to several Columbia organizations and churches. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia clergy members and others preview Saturday summit on youth violence, poverty
A former Columbia mayoral candidate, clergy members and other area leaders have organized a Saturday community summit that’s aimed at reducing youth violence and providing more opportunities …
Read More »New Columbia effort aims to battle youth violence and illegal drug use
A former Columbia mayoral candidate will unveil a new effort Tuesday afternoon to reduce youth violence and illegal drug use, as well as increase mentoring of youth …
Read More »Former Columbia mayoral candidates calling for performance audits
A former Columbia mayoral candidate and a citizen plan to testify before the city council Monday evening to call for performance audits of the city manager’s office …
Read More »125 mid-Missourians turn out for MLK memorial celebration in Columbia
About 50 mid-Missourians participated in last night’s MLK candlelight walk in downtown Columbia to reflect on the life of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King …
Read More »Sunday’s Columbia prayer walk focusing on safety, poverty issues
A former Columbia mayoral candidate has organized a meditation and prayer walk for safety and peace on Sunday in downtown Columbia. Former mayoral candidate Tanya Heath is …
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