Truman the Tiger swings his tail while Missouri fans sing along to The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” on Saturday on Carnahan Quadrangle in Columbia. Mizzou hosted the traveling pregame show “SEC Nation” ahead of Saturday’s football game against rival Kansas.
Bridgerton Ball host Adonica Coleman dances during the ball on Friday at The Atrium in Columbia. For her outfit, Coleman took inspiration from Queen Charlotte, who is known for her elaborate dresses and wigs.
Kids throw basketballs to each other to practice passing July 11, 2025 at Friendship Westside Center for Excellence in Indianapolis. The youth clinic was held after a downtown shooting on July 5 left two juveniles dead and five others injured. "I think it's really easy to get down on young people," Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said. "I think it's really easy to get down on parents. And I think today's just a great reminder that there are so many people out here who are doing the right thing. There are so many people out here... who are really working hard with their kids to try to put them in positions to be successful."
Sophomore Rock Bridge Bruin Girl Tessa Jenks cheers on runners during Lizzy’s walk of Faith on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Bethel Park in Columbia. The Bruin Girls were joined by the Mizzou Golden Girls and the Mizzou cheer Team.
Mayme Williams looks outside the front window of her home on Oct. 25 at Country Villa Apartments in Moberly. Williams attended the Lincoln School before desegregation and is one of the only living alumna in Moberly today. In 1955, Naomi Brooks and seven other teachers sued the City of Moberly for not integrating Black teachers into desegregated schools. In the end, the 8th District Circuit Court of Appeals claimed it was mere coincidence that only Black teachers were laid off after integration. This case led to the closure of historically Black schools, like Lincoln School, and created a variety of setbacks for teacher diversity today.
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II (0) guards Kansas State guard Nate Johnson (34) in an exhibition game Friday at Mizzou Arena. Missouri beat its former Big 12 foe 100-91.
Lauren Roberts tells a sheriff's deputy not to touch her as she is escorted out of council chambers June 9, 2025, during a full City-County Council meeting at the City-County Building in Indianapolis. Roberts was forced to leave after going over the allotted two minutes for public comment. Roberts accused Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff Thomas Cook of sexual harassment.
Lauren Roberts tells a sheriff's deputy not to touch her as she is escorted out of council chambers June 9, 2025, during a full City-County Council meeting at the City-County Building in Indianapolis. Roberts was forced to leave after going over the allotted two minutes for public comment. Roberts accused Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff Thomas Cook of sexual harassment.
Everleigh, 6th grade, back, and Dayah, 4th grade, speed down the concrete parking lot on rolling chairs on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the P.E.A.C.E and H.O.P.E Center for Youth in Columbia. Everleigh started the day on a skateboard, but once Youth Coordinator Shaunessy Miller-Jackson brought out the rolling chairs, she quickly switched over and brought Dayah along with her.
Interdisciplinary artist Carol Tharp-Perrin lays on the group and acts like a fish during La Plaza Summer Camp on July 17, 2025, at Pleasant Run Elementary School in Indianapolis. "We've found that when we work with the arts in education settings or maybe recreational settings as well, it's got that benefit that's multifaceted," Tharp-Perrin said. "It pulls people together. It builds community, strengthens important relationships. It gives a sense of who you are and that you're valued and that others are valued as well."
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) falls after trying to avoid a tackle in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Simpson recorced 200 passing yards and three touchdowns in the Crimson Tide’s win.
Kelly Archambeault pours water on her sister, Katherine Archambeault’s, head after the Heart of America Marathon on Monday at the Boone County History and Culture Center. “I think it’s just a really powerful thing for Katherine to be doing,” Kelly Archambeault said. “It’s showing that you can do whatever you put your mind to.”
From left, Kekona Asi, Enola-Riann White and Rochara Knight dance during a ban practice before their First Fridays show on Oct. 3, 2024 at Caleb Alexander's house in Columbia. In preparation for their performance, Asi, White and Knight combine rehearsal and glee, banging a cow-bell and dancing.