Columbia Police Arrest Two More for Murder Columbia Police arrested 44-year-old David Adams and 37-year-old Julius Cureton, both of Columbia, yesterday in connection to a December 2017 robbery and homicide. According to a news release, investigators said they believe the home invasion was drug-related and that the home was targeted by the suspects. Adams and…… Continue Reading

Mullings Charged With Stealing A Columbia woman has been charged with two counts of stealing from her former employer. According to court documents, on April 16, police officers were called to the 3100 block of Wingate Court for a fraud report. The hotel’s owner said their former general manager, Samantha Mullings, had made several unauthorized…… Continue Reading

Columbia Board of Education Looks at Transfer Policy On the docket tonight for the Columbia Board of Education is a resolution to change the school district’s student transfer policy. The school district will evaluate student transfer requests from non-district employees on a case-by-case basis, considering educational needs of the student rather than convenience, according to…… Continue Reading

Columbia Doctor Not Guilty of Harassment A Columbia doctor accused of rape has been found guilty of two misdemeanors in a separate case. Travis Birkhead was found guilty of two counts of violating a restraining order, but he was found not guilty of first degree harassment. He will be sentenced on October 17th. Birkhead is…… Continue Reading

Columbia Robbery Case Moved to Federal Court A Columbia man accused of armed robbery has had his case moved to federal court. 21-year-old Noah Cooley was charged in Boone County Court with first degree robbery, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon after he robbed the Vapor Maven on Business…… Continue Reading