Quincy Herald Whig · Jefferson City, MO
QUINCY — Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP has added two associate attorneys, Elizabeth “Liz” M. Terstriep and Donovan S. Mefford, who were sworn in to the Missouri bar Oct. 16 in Jefferson City. Terstriep earned her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. She worked as a law clerk at the firm for two years before joining as an associate. She will practice in both the firm’s transactional and litigation groups. Mefford, a Hannibal native, earned his law degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston. He will join the transactional and estate practice groups, working with partners on estate planning and administration and on business and real estate transactions. He, his wife, and their son have recently returned to the Quincy area. “Both bring energy, strong legal training, and a genuine commitment to the people we serve,” said Jim Hansen, the firm’s managing partner. The associates will develop their practices under the guidance of the firm’s 13 partners.
Student Life · Meta, MO
Nearby: Meta, MODion Hines | Managing Forum Editor One fall morning, I opened Instagram to find a new feature, Meta’s Muse, a personal artificial intelligence agent. As an adorable round avatar waved at me from my phone, I was simultaneously charmed and unnerved. There has been intense coverage of all things new and alarming about AI: the rise of LLMs, sprawling data center construction, growing energy consumption, security breaches, and now the emergence of agentic AI, but despite my skepticism and mistrust, I found Muse quite cute. I was initially tempted to see what it could do. Meta’s Muse is promoted as an on-demand AI butler primed to handle the busy work that bogs us down. According to Meta, Muse is capable of ordering Amazon shipments, booking restaurant or travel reservations, and even making “suggestions unprompted” to anticipate users’ desires. This may sound appealing to those of us who are overworked, underpaid, and tempted by big tech’s guarantees of even greater convenience.
Baraboo News Republic · california, MO
Nearby: california, MOThe Los Angeles Dodgers shrug their shoulders hearing that the New York Mets have a meeting scheduled next week in California with prized free-agent starter Tarik Skubal.
Christian Post · california, MO
Nearby: california, MOPastor Char Brodersen speaks at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in California on Nov. 1, 2026. | Screenshot/YouTube/Calvary Chapel Costa MesaPastors in the Calvary Chapel movement reacted with public statements opposing Char Brodersen’s announcement that Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, once the movement's flagship church, ordains women as pastors.The Calvary Chapel Association (CCA) said through its Heartland Regional Team, which oversees affiliated churches in its region, that it sees no sound biblical basis for ordaining women to serve as elders and pastors and that the practice conflicts with the association’s distinctives.
The Kentucky Kernel · Columbia, MO
Nearby: Columbia, MONo. 13 Kentucky football dropped its second game in a row, falling 21-14 to Florida. This is the Cats third loss of the season, making a College Football Playoff appearance incredibly unlikely. With the Wildcats picking up their second loss of the season to Tennessee, Kentucky’s path to the playoffs became quite simple. Winning out would give the Wildcats a solid shot at their first College Football Playoff appearance, with convincing wins providing some extra insurance. The Wildcats needed to bounce back from the loss with a statement win in front of the home crowd. It was a gritty back-and-forth contest through the first three quarters, then the Wildcats offense went off the rails and the defense couldn’t stop the run or get off the field on third downs. The Gators took a seven-point lead six minutes into the fourth quarter, then forced a turnover on downs from the Wildcats.
Columbia Missourian · Columbia, MO
Nearby: Columbia, MOColumbia College volleyball swept Stephens College en route to the conference tournament final to headline Friday night action for the two schools.
West Plains Daily Quill · Columbia, MO
Nearby: Columbia, MOMembers of the West Plains High School Zizzer Pride Band and Zizzer Jazz Band earned district honors during auditions held Nov. 3 at Hillcrest High School in Springfield. Chance Bradfute earned a spot in the District Honor Band on tuba. Van Cochran was selected for clarinet, while Blake Johnson and Roman Martinez were selected for trumpet. Johnson and Martinez also earned placements in District Jazz 2 on section trumpet. All of the placements are eligible for state auditions in December at Hickman High School in Columbia. West Plains School District officials congratulate the students and band directors on their performances and accomplishments.
Student Life · Columbia, MO
Nearby: Columbia, MOHolle Ritter | Staff Illustrator This year’s midterm election was quite the victory for the Democratic party — Democrats regained control of both the House and the Senate. The election also made history, with several states electing numerous “firsts”: Alabama’s first openly transgender state lawmaker (Allison Montgomery), Arizona’s first Indian American congressperson (Amish Shah), Nebraska’s first Latina congressperson (Denise Powell), the nation’s first Black woman governor (Keisha Lance Bottoms), and the list goes on. States that have historically leaned red, such as Texas, which hasn’t had a Democrat governor in over 35 years, turned blue on election Tuesday. The internet has been flooded with memes celebrating the “blue wave,” taking it as a sign that America’s politics are swinging in a more progressive direction. It is understandable that people across the country are elated about a predominately blue Congress.
Hermann Advertiser Courier · Hermann, MO
Nearby: Hermann, MOChief Marlon WalkerBy Chief Marlon Walker The Hermann Police Department made one arrest, issued several ordinance citations, and handled dozens of calls for service and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Phelps County Focus · Rolla, MO
Nearby: Rolla, MOGeologists and local leaders gathered in Rolla Friday, Nov. 6, to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally reopen the Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology. Over the past year, the museum was temporarily closed while remodeling and updates were completed. Located within the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Buehler Building at 111 Fairgrounds Road in Rolla, the museum is free to the public and now open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Since its founding, the Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology has provided information about our state’s most amazing rocks and landscapes,” said Carey Bridges, state geologist and director of the Missouri Geological Survey. “We welcome everyone to come visit and learn more about Missouri’s geology. Since we are just off Route 66 in Rolla, we are also showcasing our many spectacular natural destinations for travelers.