Prized pooches walk in the park

THERE were little dogs and big dogs; judges chose the cutest pooch, the best dressed, the one with the waggiest tail and the one with the whitest teeth.

Bark of Boone County raises money for American Cancer Society

COLUMBIA — Among the many dogs playfully gathered at Stephens Lake Park on Saturday morning, the attendees included Miles Davis Smith, a golden retriever who’s only "kind of blue" came from impending thunderstorms. He and many other dogs and dog owners filled the park as a part of this year's Bark of Boone County, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The event helped to raise money for ...

No little friends need apply

Every week or so for the past couple of months, I have been able to count on this message from my daughter on my cellphone, in my email, or as an instant message: