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Pink Herring brings plus-size fashion to the area The Pink Herring Boutique has brought stylish, plus-size clothing to Callaway County via Facebook.Owner Justis Smith started this journey two years ago while getting her MBA at William Woods. by Paula Tredway Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 12:30am

Registered sex offender arrested in Fulton Fulton police on Sunday arrested a Columbia man who they say is a registered sex offender.According to Fulton Police Department reports, Ronald Bealmear Jr. by News Tribune Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Kith & Kin: Meghan Cunningham Cunningham operates a photography studio called Megh Christine Photography on Court Street in Fulton, which has been open for three months. by Jeremy Jacob Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 1:03am

Sterk to step down as Missouri athletic director In a surprising development Monday, the University of Missouri and athletic director Jim Sterk announced Sterk will step down once a replacement AD is found. Sterk, who came to Missouri from San Diego State, just finished his fifth year as athletic director. In a news release, the separation was phrased as "mutually agreed." His contract signed in August 2016 ran through June 30, 2023. by Colin O'Brien Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 12:40am

Labor study finds area's wages lag national average Wage data reflects employee pay from May 2020 in the Jefferson City metropolitan statistical area, or MSA, which contains Cole, Callaway, Moniteau and Osage counties. by Eli Hoff - For the Fulton Sun Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 1:40am

Latest News

At least 8 killed in 22-car pileup in Utah during sandstorm A sandstorm caused a huge 22-vehicle pileup on a Utah highway that left eight people dead, including four children, authorities said. by Associated Press Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Louisiana lawmaker says he, wife, son have coronavirus NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana, a critic of mask mandates and public health restrictions during the pandemic, said he, his wife and son have contracted the coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Senators race to seal infrastructure deal as pressure mounts WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are racing to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal as soon as Monday, as pressure is mounting on all sides to show progress on President Joe Biden’s top priority. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Local News

New Missouri law strives to support homeless teens Trysta Herzog owns a successful marketing business in Springfield.But when she was a teenager, she was homeless. by Rebecca Rivas - The Missouri Independent Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

'Forever grateful': Becker shares personal impact of late George H.W. Bush in book Audrain County native Jean Becker's new book about former President H.W. Bush highlights his life, but it also details how her life was impacted by the late president. by India Garrish Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 10:00pm

Columbia roadwork affects I-70 ramps The Missouri Department of Transportation's project to improve the driving surface of Stadium Boulevard in Columbia will impact entrance and exit ramps at Interstate 70 over several evenings this week. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 1:40am

Education

Director: Every Blue Jay seeks to stop gender-based violence Confronting gender-based violence — whether that be domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence or even stalking — is the emphasis of Every Blue Jay, a program at Westminster College. by Paula Tredway Published Jul. 23 2021 @ 12:40am

South Callaway R-2 Board discusses back to school MOKANE — The South Callaway R-2 Board of Education discussed back to school information Wednesday night during its July meeting. by Paula Tredway Published Jul. 22 2021 @ 12:06am

South Callaway Board of Education to meet Wednesday night Also under new business, the board will take action on breakfast and lunch prices for the 2021-22 school year and it will discuss several Missouri School Board Association policies. by Fulton Sun staff Published Jul. 19 2021 @ 11:49pm

Sports

Soler hits two homers, again, as Royals beat White Sox 4-3 Jorge Soler hit two home runs for the second straight game and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-3 win Monday night against the Chicago White Sox. Mike Minor gave the Royals their fifth quality start in the last six games. He allowed two runs on three hits in six innings, walking two and striking out seven. Minor's victory July 20 in Milwaukee started the Royals' current winning streak. by Associated Press Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 12:35am

Oklahoma, Texas move toward leaving Big 12 Conference Oklahoma and Texas took the first formal step Monday toward moving to the Southeastern Conference and leaving the Big 12 Conference behind. The only schools to win college football national championships during the Big 12's 27-year history notified the conference they would not be renewing an agreement that binds its members through 2025. In a joint statement, the schools made no mention of the SEC and said "the universities intend to honor their existing grant of rights agreements." by Associated Press Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 12:30am

Chiefs veterans have something to prove in 2021 Mecole Hardman knows the exhilaration of walking off the field as a Super Bowl champion. Last February, he and his Kansas City Chiefs teammates also experienced the bitter disappointment of losing the biggest game of the season. Kansas City's veterans filed into Scanlon Hall dormitory Monday on the campus of Missouri Western State University, ready to set aside last season's disappointment and focus on the new opportunity at hand. by Associated Press Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 12:30am

Features

Young adult struggling as a full-time caregiver DEAR ABBY: I’m 23 years old and caring for my two grandparents. My dad, their only son, lives with them, but avoids them at all costs, no matter how much I beg him to help. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 1:20am

Tips for acing a job interview, paying bills Dear Readers: As we’re turning the corner on COVID-19 and the economy recovers, you may find yourself interviewing for a new job or promotion. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 1:20am

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