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WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Columbia Eagles
Let’s meet the 2024 Columbia Eagles. The longest losing streak in the state of Alabama stands at 81 games. It’s 27 times longer than Columbia’s longest winning streak (three games). On Oct. 16, 2015, the Eagles defeated Ardmore, 34-16. They have not won since. Columbia dropped the...
Festus freshmen win American Legion title
Josh Taylor now occupies a unique niche in the storied history of Festus American Legion baseball. The first-year manager of Post 253’s freshman (A) ballclub led the team to the state championship July 19 at Cape Girardeau Central High, with Festus edging hometown Post 63 2-1. Taylor played for manager Pat Bone when Festus won the senior (AAA) state championship in 2005. That makes Taylor the first person in Post 253 history to win state crowns as both a player and manager.
Valley Park joins Mosaic Project
The Valley Park School District is now a member of the Saint Louis Mosaic Project Ambassador School Program. The program provides partnerships with schools throughout the region that are committed to fostering an internationally welcoming and inclusive culture. Valley Park School District is a culturally and linguistically diverse community representative...
Maryville University’s Kids Rock Cancer receives statewide honor
Maryville University is pleased to announce that Kids Rock Cancer received the 2024 Community Service Award from the Missouri Rehabilitation Association. The Missouri Rehabilitation Association holds an annual conference for certified rehabilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation counselors. The conference is an opportunity to learn, engage, and celebrate the efforts of professionals and non-profits who support individuals with disabilities throughout Missouri.
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