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Media literacy vs. ‘fake news’
(Editor’s note: Continuing our series on media literacy, this article will explore the need for consumers to be informed about the reliability of information disseminated by various sources.) Just last…
The importance of media literacy
(Editor’s note: This is the first of a multiple-part series centering on the big questions associated with media literacy.) Multiple studies estimate the average U.S. citizen spends 4-8 hours consuming…
Examining media mistrust
(Editor’s note: This article is the final installment in a series exploring media literacy and its multiple facets. This week, experts weigh in on press distrust and what can be…
R-T wins more state awards
Continuing a years-long streak of state success, the Republic-Times newspaper – serving Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890 – brought home six first place plaques from Thursday’s Illinois Press Association Annual Convention in…
R-T up for more state awards
It looks like the Republic-Times will be adding more state hardware to its office shelves. The Illinois Press Association announced that the newspaper covering Monroe County and surrounding communities since…
R-T wins top state honor
The Republic-Times, a weekly publication covering Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890, was awarded a top state honor on Friday. The Illinois Press Association hosted its annual conference last…
Local news watches out for you
(Editor’s note: This article is part of a series exploring media literacy and its multiple facets. This week, the inner operations of local news outlets – and their role in…
Opportunities on horizon for Columbia students
A lot of ground was covered during a brief Columbia School Board meeting Thursday night. Columbia School Superintendent Chris Grode addressed a viral TikTok school shooting “trend” that caused school…
Teaching impeachment
For only the third time in America’s history, a president has been impeached. The U.S. House of Representatives voted in December to impeach President Donald Trump, and Trump’s trial began…
Davis steps in as new regional superintendent
Following Dr. Marc Kiehna’s retirement, new Regional Superintendent Kelton Davis looks forward to his new role and the quest for continuous improvement and success in education for Monroe and Randolph…