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Wednesday, November 11

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Larry Brown SportsNov 11

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Sports IllustratedNov 11

Why Mizzou went to Jamal Roberts instead of Ahmad Hardy against Texas

ABC17NEWSNov 11

Veterans Day ceremonies and closures planned across mid-Missouri

Tuesday, November 10

FOX 2Nov 10

Columbia City Council votes to end Flock camera contract

Sports IllustratedNov 10

LSU’s Defense Faces The Most Dangerous Version of Arch Manning Yet

Sports IllustratedNov 10

Eli Drinkwitz says Mizzou is ‘not victims’ of officiating in loss to Texas

Sports IllustratedNov 10

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KRCGNov 10

Columbia teen held without bond after alleged gun display in Missouri Blvd dispute

KOMU 8Nov 10

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Arizona Daily StarNov 10

Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo acknowledges the crowd prior to a game between the Missouri Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Columbia Daily TribuneNov 10

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Sports IllustratedNov 10

How Jason Crowe Jr. turned the worst game of his life into a record-setting game three days later

STLtoday.comNov 10

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Monday, November 9

SIUE Cougars Official Athletic SiteNov 9

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Jason Crowe Jr. sets Mizzou freshman scoring record as Tigers cruise past SIUE

Sports IllustratedNov 9

Crowe sets single-game freshman scoring record in Mizzou's win over SIUE

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Live Blog of Mizzou basketball vs. SIUE

Dallas NewsNov 9

Missouri seeks SEC review after disputed fumble call in loss to Texas last weekend

YahooNov 9

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Columbia Daily TribuneNov 9

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Sports IllustratedNov 9

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Spectrum NewsNov 9

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Lindley Funeral HomesNov 9

Tamara Ann Werkmeister Obituary Nov 9, 2026

Sunday, November 8

KWOSNov 8

Texas beats Missouri 34-20 Saturday in Columbia; Missouri’s lieutenant governor blasts the officiating

Saturday, November 7

The Lufkin Daily NewsNov 7

Nov 7, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Yahoo SportsNov 7

5 things learned about Texas vs. Missouri: Is Manning finding groove?

The Lufkin Daily NewsNov 7

Nov 7, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Friday, November 6

KOMU 8Nov 6

Missouri AG reveals investigation into other downtown Columbia businesses after Reign Bar probe

Monday, November 2

MaxPrepsNov 2

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BritannicaNov 2

Columbia | Missouri Capital, Riverport, Education

Yahoo FinanceNov 2

Alair Homes® Expands in Missouri with Launch of Alair Columbia

Monday, October 26

Dignity MemorialOct 26

Chrisna Ouk Obituary - Columbia, MO

Dignity MemorialOct 26

Charles Coleman Obituary - Columbia, MO

Yahoo SportsOct 26

Mizzou Ahmad Hardy Returning To Practice After Bye Week

Sunday, October 25

KOMU 8Oct 25

'I'll just paddle this thing to the dock:' Columbia man removes fridge from Missouri River

Saturday, October 24

KOMU 8Oct 24

Interstate 70 in Columbia reopened near connector after crash

Wednesday, October 21

USAFactsOct 21

How many jobs were added in Columbia, MO area last month?

KOMU 8Oct 21

Veterans United brings back holiday lights show after discontinuing event last year

Tuesday, October 20

KOMU 8Oct 20

Missouri Supreme Court disbars Columbia attorney for failing to appear in court

NAIAOct 20

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