October 7, 2009
Today’s News
The National Weather Service for Boone County has issued a flash flood warning due to the showers and thunderstorms forecasted for tomorrow throughout the day. The Columbia Missourian has the whole story. Click [here] (http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/10/07/rain-threat-prompts-flood-watch/) for more information.
The South Butt, a clothing company created by MU freshman Jimmy Winkelmann when he was a sophomore at Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, is currently facing a potential lawsuit from The North Face. The South Butt was created as a company to mock brand name clothing, said Winkelmann. After The North Face contacted Winkelmann saying he was infringing upon their copyright, his lawyer responded that they would not stop producing and selling South Butt clothing. For the whole story, click [here] (http://www.themaneater.com/stories/2009/10/6/south-butt-faces-legal-complaints/).
Keyonda Lumpkin was sentenced to 24 years in prison yesterday after she was found guilty for second-degree murder of her two-year-old son, Cortez Johnson. The Maneater has more. Click [here] (http://www.themaneater.com/stories/2009/10/6/lumpkins-sentenced-24-years-second-degree-murder/) for the complete story.
Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories Inc. (ABC Labs), announced its plan for a $4 million, 10,000 square foot laboratory to be added to its campus, which is located east of Columbia. For the entire story from the Columbia Daily Tribune, click [here] (http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/oct/05/abc-labs-plans-4-million-addition/?news).
What’s Happening?
"The Grass Harp" will be playing today through Oct. 11 in the Rhynsburger Theatre in the Fine Arts Building at 8 p.m.
"At the Death House Door," a look at the death penalty in Texas through the eyes of Pastor Carroll Pickett who presided over 95 executions, will be shown in Jesse Wrench Auditorium in Memorial Union at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
Tomorrow, Multicultural Community Hour will feature a Frisbee game at Tiger Plaza from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.