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Mayor Bob McDavid asks for an apology for offensive Facebook post

Bridgit Bowden — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:26:58 +0000

Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid said he would like the Columbia Police Officers Association to issue a formal apology after an offensive status update was posted on the organization’s Facebook page this week.

The Wednesday Facebook status joked about the police department’s possible acquisition of an armored Mercedes— and about the reaction from the “boys in the hood.” The post has since been taken down.

Mo. officials use Facebook to share drought info

Associated Press — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:18:06 +0000

Missouri agriculture officials are using social media to share information about this summer's lack of rain, extreme heat and wildfires.

The University of Missouri Extension is encouraging people and groups to post on a Facebook page devoted to the drought. It's the latest effort to use Facebook to respond to disasters.

Facebook pages also were set up after last year's flooding and the tornados in Joplin and Branson.

Truman State student's Facebook profile used in Kirksville investigation

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:32:53 +0000

One Truman State University student was surprised when her private Facebook status went public.

Newscast for February 23, 2012

Scott Kanowsky — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:08:48 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA News room, including:

A commission set to redraw state senate districts reaches accord.
The Missouri House debates Pres. Obama's contraception mandate.
Controversy over the privacy of Facebook at Truman State University.