Standing on E. Capitol Avenue, the tip of the Capitol dome glistens in the western sky and to the east the towers of the Missouri State Penitentiary, MSP, are visible. A significant east-west artery for the city, Capitol Avenue serves as a connector between these two historic landmarks and to the past...
History definitely has a way of repeating itself and for the small town of California, Missouri that’s a good thing. Letting the past be their guide, the community came together to save one of its treasured buildings and bring a historic theatre and the downtown area back to life. The California Opera...
Sometimes a house just speaks to you. In Jenny Smith’s case, the porch of a rundown house at 612 E. McCarty Street caught her eye and ultimately led to a major renovation and restoration of the property that won a Golden Hammer Award from the Historic City of Jefferson. “The wide steps leading up to […]
In the “old” days the Welcome Wagon hostess stopped by a new homeowner to officially welcome them to the neighborhood, but the Newcomers & Neighbors Club of Jefferson City is a lot more fun. This group of women aren’t tied together by the geography of a specific neighborhood, but through a shared...
The annual Jefferson City street party known as Angiepalooza is a time for remembering those who have lost their battle with cancer, but for Reiana Barton the event holds a much deeper meaning. It’s named after her mother, Angie Capps-Tinnin, who was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer October 31, 2011...
Although they’re in the beginning stages of their efforts, the board members of the Brick District Playhouse have a plan for renovating the old Fulton Theatre, which has a rich history in the community but has sat empty for more than a decade. The Callaway Arts Council, CAC, donated the theatre and its remaining...
With a background in journalism and communications, Peggy Davis is entering a new chapter in her life as the owner of Shop Girl, a new store at 106 Boonville Road, in the lower level of Hair Expressions building off West Main Street. The store is an eclectic mix of vintage, new and antique furniture,...
Kathy has one of those recognizable faces and that’s because she’s the helpful Sales and Service Associate that greets customers at the window at the Main Post Office on High Street. She has been with the post office for 32 years and when she’s not working she’s caring for others, whether it’s...
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Summer fun has never looked so good! Whether on the course or on the beach, these summer styles are sure to turn heads! All Fashions provided by Dillard’s. Locations: Turkey Creek Golf Center and the Katy Trail Tanner, 31, and Sofie, 30, met while attending William Woods University in Fulton....
