May 2015

Once upon a time — at least, it seems like it was that long ago — Albert and Glenna Faye Rodman had 10 children, born over a span of 17 years in rural Arkansas. Earl Ray Euna Faye Viva Gaye Glenna Bart Delta Debra…

Tina Bradley of Allen's Flowers in Columbia, Mo. L.G. PATTERSON Many years ago, Tina Bradley was kidnapped while at work. Making a stop deep in the Missouri countryside, Bradley was ushered inside the home of an elderly woman.…

Skinnygirl Chardonnay It’s almost swimsuit season. If your spring is shaping up as a season of deprivation, consider adding wine back to your regimen, 100 calories at a time. Skinnygirl Wines, a division of the cocktail company…

Chef Brook Harlan with Mushroom & Asparagus Rotolo L.G. PATTERSON Spring to early summer is prime time for asparagus and mushrooms. There are so many different preparations, but one you may not have tried before is rotolo…

Bob Gerding, subject of the upcoming Alzheimer Association’s annual roast, provides a how-to guide to life. The humor he shows in his tips will serve him well on May 28 when family and friends poke fun to raise funds for Alzheimer research.…

Roving reporter Ray Speckman takes us on a treasure hunt through Scottsboro's Unclaimed Baggage Center.

You could have your essay published in Inside Columbia’s Prime and win $100 worth of gift certificates to a local restaurant!

Only a handful of actresses danced in feature films with both Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. One was Leslie Caron.