Horner heading to Swansea

The Columbia school district is losing one of its highest-ranking administrators, as assistant superintendent Beth Horner is set to become a superintendent in Swansea. Horner, who has worked in the…

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Columbia hears from teachers, parents

Dozens of community members attended Thursday’s Columbia School Board meeting, a dozen of whom addressed the board.  Most of those 12 expressed support and gratitude toward the school district and…

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Dupo teacher abruptly resigns

Award-winning chemistry teacher Michael Avara recently resigned from Dupo High School. Avara won a Teacher of the Year award for the 2018-19 school year at DHS. He was also one…

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Columbia school district addresses issues

The Columbia school district sent a letter to the community Thursday in response to various recent criticisms.  “This document provides the Columbia community accurate information from the school district’s perspective…

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First teen court session held

The teen court for Monroe and Randolph counties held its first session Jan. 26, with two teens being prescribed remedies for crimes they committed. “We are about to embark on…

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