Police Blotter | 3-20-24

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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All-Local Boys Hoops Team

Featuring two all-state selections and other athletes who competed on successful squads this winter, the high school basketball scene remains impressive here locally. Here’s a look at the Republic-Times All-Local…

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Softball season underway

The smack of the catcher’s mitt and crack of the bat could be heard on area diamonds as the local high school softball season commenced last week.  Valmeyer opened at…

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Conference kudos for CHS athletes 

Several student-athletes from Columbia High School were recognized by the Mississippi Division of the Cahokia Conference for their efforts  during the recently completed winter sports season.  In boys basketball, Columbia’s…

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Peterson an All-American again 

The sixth ranked McKendree University men’s wrestling team finished its season recently at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Wichita, Kan., earning fourth place overall with 73 team points…

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Little surprise in primary

Tuesday’s primary election saw somewhat below average voter turnout, though some Monroe County residents still packed into their polling places throughout the day. In the race between Darren Bailey and…

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Columbia biz district gets OK

In contrast to two lengthy public hearings about a proposed business district in the northern part of Columbia covering several hours, the same topic was discussed and approved within minutes…

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