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Missouri State Rep. David Tyson Smith joins host AC to share the incredible story behind his push to establish Eliot and Muriel Battle Day in Missouri, honoring two Columbia legends who fought for civil rights and touched thousands of lives. Hear from their daughter, Muriel Battle Browder, as she reflects on what this historic recognition means to her family and the community that made it all possible. September 29, 2026

The Columbia school board revealed a name for one of the two new Columbia elementary schools after months of planning and consideration. With a unanimous…

Boxes of tissues lined the sanctuary of Missouri United Methodist Church on Saturday morning, but laughter frequently filled the air as family, friends…

When anyone asked Eliot Battle how he was doing, he would always answer, "Super."Battle, a longtime Columbia educator, died Tuesday (June 11) from…

A little more than a week after celebrating with his family and community the opening of Columbia's Battle High, long-time Columbia educator Eliot Battle,…

Columbia’s new Battle High is open and welcoming students today. Hundreds of teachers, students, and guests attended Sunday's dedication ceremony for the…

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:State Senate map preliminarily approvedFulton superintendent says no more budget cuts this…

MU Extension will premiere a documentary about the life of Eliot Battle, a long time educator and counselor for Columbia Public Schools.By Orko BagchiThe…