Awards

In a celebration that showcased student talents ranging from poetry reading to innovative dance and participation in a Jazz Combo, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Scholarship Banquet at the University of Central Missouri on Jan. 16 honored the civil rights leader’s legacy by presenting financial awards to deserving students and celebrating the arts.

The front doors will open at noon to the public for only $5, with kids 12 and under free. Back by popular demand is Bill Claycomb providing music from 2 until 6 p.m.

Activities throughout January, including the presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Scholarships to University of Central Missouri students, the Community Praise and Worship Service, and Day of Service activities in Warrensburg and in Lee’s Summit, highlight the 2024 MLK Celebration.

Bothwell Regional Health Center was recognized for outstanding marketing work among the healthcare field.

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce will host a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards Luncheon

The Missouri State Fair received many Awards of Excellence recently from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions

Xi Beta Upsilon, chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, with the assistance of the Mayor and the City Council have announced the winners of the City’s 43rd annual outdoor Christmas Light Contest.

Ellison will receive $500 and moves on to the regional level of the statewide scholarship program, which is sponsored by the Missouri School Boards Association.

State Fair Community College’s speech and debate team earned the second-place Debate Sweepstakes award at the University of Central Florida’s Sunshine Series virtual tournament held Nov. 10 - 11.

Smith-Cotton High School AP Biology and Human Anatomy students attended the Momberg Science and Math competition Tuesday at Central Methodist University in Fulton.