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State Golf Scorecard: Verbovshchuk, Jenkins in top three after Day 1 Green Ridge senior Sam Verbovshchuk sits just two strokes behind first place after Round 1 of the Class 1 State Golf Tournament Monday, May 13. New state legislation raises concerns across school districts Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to boost the minimum salary for teachers, incentivize five-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions. National Weather Service confirms Pettis County tornado earlier this month The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down during recent severe weather in Pettis County. Sacred Heart, Smithton track qualify for state in three events The Sacred Heart boys 4x800-meter relay team took the Class 1 Sectional 4 championship Saturday, May 11. Sedalia Main Streets designated as 2024 affiliate program by Main Street America Sedalia Main Streets has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. Missouri Furniture voted ’Best Place to Work’ Missouri Furniture, with stores located throughout Missouri, has been voted the Best Place to Work” for a large company with more than 100 employees, according to Missouri Magazine. Sedalia native launches consulting firm Sedalia native Dana O’Brien is launching BioHarbor Strategies, a boutique consulting firm with a primary goal of accelerating resilience in the global economy through innovation. Local Briefs May 14 Central Missouri Coin Club to host show Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses storm shelter, roads, property tax During daily meetings May 6-10, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: Advanced search Tuesday May, 14, 2024 View this issue Browse other issues Today’s Weather Forecast Sponsored by Local News Club Notes May 14 NAACP Former Sedalian using his experience to help inmates find new paths Kardell Sims is proof that someone can turn their life around after incarceration and become a productive individual who helps others avoid making the same mistakes. Police Reports May 14 This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case. Real Estate Transactions for May 14 April 22 Smith-Cotton commencement a shared success story The Smith-Cotton High School commencement exercises were held Saturday evening, May 11 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center. More News Whittier celebrates 50 new graduates Alabama to perform at Missouri State Fair Missouri 4-H Foundation celebrates 75 years of empowering youth Noonday Optimist Club hosts Respect for Law Banquet In thymes of old, Rosemary used lavender to freshen the air Mid-Missouri Artists hosts 2024 Fine Arts Show Hawkins receives Johnson family scholarship Police Reports May 11 Local Sports Facebook Commitment Day: Nine Gremlins commit to college programs Nine Sacred Heart student-athletes committed to participate in college programs Thursday, May 9, during the school’s Commitment Day. S-C baseball sets sights for districts after Helias loss The Smith-Cotton baseball team closed out regular season play Thursday, May 9, with a 4-3 loss to Helias. PHOTO GALLERY: Northwest softball wins district title Here are more photos from the Class 1 District 7 Softball Championship Game between No. 1 Northwest and … Northwest softball secures first-ever district title The Northwest softball team is headed to state for the first time ever after clinching the Class 1 … State Fair to add archery team in fall State Fair Community College will become the first community college in Missouri to offer an archery … Smith-Cotton tennis, golf seasons end at districts The Smith-Cotton boys tennis team’s season came to end Monday, May 6, after the Tigers lost 5-0 … Lincoln softball wins thriller, advances to district final Lincoln sophomore Rebekah Helland hit two triples to drive in six runs for the Cardinals in the … Verbovshchuk snags district crown, five others qualify for state Green Ridge senior Sam Verbovshchuk is headed to state for his third straight season, but this time … More Sports In the Community Education 3 S-C musicians earn top honors Three Smith-Cotton High School instrumental music students were honored with top awards during spring concerts for the orchestra and band programs. SFCC announces Instructor, Adjunct and Staff of the Year awards State Fair Community College recently announced the 2024 Instructor, Staff Member and Adjunct of the Year recipients. Students nominated more than 190 candidates for the three awards, and a committee of student leaders selected the winners. Michael Wright bringing innovative programs to Smith-Cotton Although you won’t find Michael Wright teaching students these days, he’s still an educator at heart. More Education Calendar of events Fri 31 Cherry and Jerry: Ragtime & Blues at Jammin’ … Ragtime and early blues from the St. Louis duo … Tue 14 Wed 15 Thu 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 Browse full calendar Business Dr. Anders receives critical care board certification Dr. Gabriel Anders, a physician at Bothwell Regional Health Center, has achieved critical care board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Bothwell Wound Healing Center receives three national awards Bothwell Wound Healing Center has been awarded the prestigious 2023 President’s Circle award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The center also received the Center of Distinction and Robert A. Warriner III, Clinical Excellence awards for 2023. Healthy Habits celebrates 20 years of business Healthy Habits will celebrate its 20th year of business on Saturday, May 4 with an open house featuring samples, gift bags, healthy drinks, and health vendors. B&B Battery celebrates one year of business If you need a battery, the B&B Battery company has one. The business, owned by Michael Byrd, celebrates one year of business on Wednesday, May 1. Spectrum begins broadband network expansion in Pettis County Spectrum recently announced that construction is underway on several fiber-optic network expansion projects that will bring gigabit broadband and other Spectrum services to more than 400 homes and small businesses in Pettis County. Skaters from all over gather at Wheel-Thing Skate Center As Becky Solomon made the four- to five-hour journey from her home in Willard to the Wheel-Thing...