Columbia Elementary School Gets New Principal

Shepard Boulevard Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming school year.

According to Michelle Baumstark with Columbia Public Schools announced today [Tuesday] Jill Edwards is to be recommended to the Board of Education.

Edwards has served as the assistant principal at Alpha Hart Elementary since 2012.

She is replacing John Ellison who is taking another position within the district.



Blue Christmas – Auxvasse

12/14/2025 4:00 pm – 12/14/2025 8:00 pm You’re invited to a Blue Christmas on Sunday, December 14, at 4:00 pm at the Auxvasse Christian Church. Shorter days & darkness can stir feelings of grief, loneliness, and pain. Join the Auxvasse Christian Church as the community finds hope, peace, and love even in the midst of…Continue Reading

Annual Christmas Music Sing – Auxvasse

12/07/2025 5:30 pm – 12/07/2025 9:00 pm Annual Christmas Music Sing will be held on Sunday, December 7, beginning at 5:30 pm at the Auxvasse Christian Church. They will kick off the Christmas season with their annual Christmas music night. They welcome anyone who would like to share their talent of singing, instrumental, poetry, or…Continue Reading

North Callaway FFA Senior Citizens’ Prom – Fulton

11/25/2025 6:00 pm – 11/25/2025 9:00 pm North Callaway FFA Hosts Senior Citizens’ Prom on Tuesday, November 25, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Callaway Senior Center (531 Commons Drive, Fulton) $8 entry fee for senior citizens. Live Music, dancing & refreshments Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook Calendar Google Calendar Yahoo! Calendar image/svg+xmlApple…Continue Reading

Making Buckets for Christmas is Caring – Paris

11/25/2025 6:00 pm – 11/25/2025 9:00 pm The Paris High School FBLA, Student Council, and Guidance Department assist the Monroe County Christmas is Caring organization in hosting “MAKING BUCKETS for Christmas is Caring” by collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations, which serve as admission fees for the Paris HS Basketball game versus Mark Twain. They…Continue Reading

Holiday Home Tour – Mexico

12/07/2025 2:00 pm – 12/07/2025 6:00 pm Holiday Home Tour will be held on Sunday, December 7, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. $15 per person (Tickets NOT sold at Homes ) Tickets can be purchased at Century 21, Webber Pharmacy, Jackson Street Pharmacy or by calling Nancy at (573)721-6247 or Susan at (573)473-8241. Sponsored…Continue Reading

Elks All You Can Eat Fish Fry – Mexico

11/21/2025 4:30 pm – 11/21/2025 7:00 pm Elks Mexico Lodge 919 All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry will be held on Friday, November 21, from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm at the Mexico Elks Lodge. Adults $15, children (ages 6-12) $6, under 5 free. Dine in or Carry out – Serving Fried Fish, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans,…Continue Reading

Auditions for Ride the Cyclone the Musical – Sedalia

12/16/2025 6:00 pm – 12/17/2025 9:00 pm Auditions for Ride the Cyclone the Musical will be held on Tuesday, December 16 & Wednesday, December 17, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Prepare a song and be prepared for basic movement. Performance dates are April 30, May 1,2…Continue Reading

Auditions for One Man Two Guvnors -Sedalia

12/15/2025 6:00 pm – 12/17/2025 9:00 pm Auditions for the musical “One Man Two Guvnors” will be held on Monday, December 15, Tuesday, December 16, and Wednesday, December 17, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Liberty Center in Sedalia. Auditions consist of cold readings of the script. performance dates are Thursday, February 26,…Continue Reading