History

A bronze statue of an African American Civil War-era Union soldier could be placed in southeastern Missouri.

Where's the smallest tombstone in the world? According to Ripley's Believe It or Not, it's in Missouri. Just about a 90 minute drive from Sedalia.

I did the Googling, so you don't have to.

The Jones Alley Business District in Springfield was home to barber shops, restaurants and other businesses that served black customers when white-owned establishments would not.

Here's a random snippet from Sedalia's past for Throwback Thursday - Does anyone remember the shoplifter at Kmart in June 2003 who released a bunch of bees in the restroom?

For all Missouri history buffs, The Battle of Lexington State Historic site will host a re-enactment of the attempted capture and killing of infamous Missouri guerilla and outlaw Archie Clements on June 23.

There was a day when Kemper Arena in Kansas City was the home to the NBA, the NHL, Pro Rodeo and Bull Riding, the American Royal, the 1976 Republican National Convention, NCAA Final Four games, concerts and much more. The old Kemper is about to change.

The annual Whiteman Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 19 in Sedalia.

The Heard Memorial Club House Board is sponsoring the 3rd annual Homes Tour on Saturday, April 14 in Sedalia.

Family and friends have gathered at a long overdue memorial service in St. Louis for a U.S. Army pilot who was shot down over Laos during the Vietnam War.