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.



Memorial Day Service – Centralia, MO

05/30/2023 6:30 pm – 05/30/2023 8:00 pm VFW Post 6276 will host a Memorial Day Service, 6:30 pm Tuesday, May 30th at the north end of the Centralia cemetery. Guest speaker will be Centralia Alumni & Air Force Academy member Abby Kent. We will have Ringing of the bell to remember those who have died…Continue Reading

Fried Chicken Meal – Martinsburg, MO

06/16/2023 5:00 pm – 06/16/2023 8:00 pm The Martinsburg Knights of Columbus will hold a Fried Chicken Dinner – Friday June 16th from 5-8 pm at the hall.  Fried Chicken, homemade mashed potatoes & all the fixins –  $15 – Adult – $7 Kids –                              Inside seating, carry outs or Drive -thru available.          Add…Continue Reading

Testicle Festival – Vandalia, MO

06/10/2023 3:00 pm – 06/10/2023 10:00 pm There will be a Testicle Festival at Goodfellas Bar & Grill, located at  109 W. Washington Street in Vandalia Mo.,  Saturday, June 10th beginning at 3pm….all the food sales and a percentage of the sales for the day will be going to the Audrain County Crisis Center.        …Continue Reading

Concert in the Park – Ken Blake – Mexico

08/01/2023 7:00 pm – 08/01/2023 8:00 pm Mexico Parks & Recreation present: Concerts in the Park –                             Tuesday August 1st  will be Ken Blake at Hardin Park.  Tunes start at 7 pm.  Rain cancels.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music.  Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook Calendar Google Calendar Yahoo! Calendar image/svg+xmlApple LogoiCal…Continue Reading

Concert in the Park – Silver Wings – Mexico

07/25/2023 7:00 pm – 07/25/2023 8:00 pm Mexico Parks & Recreation present: Concerts in the Park –                    Tuesday July 25th will be Silver Wings at Hardin Park.  Tunes start at 7 pm.  Rain cancels.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music.  Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook Calendar Google Calendar Yahoo! Calendar image/svg+xmlApple LogoiCal CalendarContinue Reading

Concert in the Park – Scott Weber – Mexico

07/11/2023 7:00 pm – 07/11/2023 8:00 pm Mexico Parks & Recreation present: Concerts in the Park –                             Tuesday July 11th will be Scott Weber at Hardin Park.  Tunes start at 7 pm.  Rain cancels.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music.  Add to my calendar image/svg+xmlOutlook Calendar Google Calendar Yahoo! Calendar image/svg+xmlApple LogoiCal…Continue Reading

Concert in the Park – Community Band – Mexico

06/27/2023 7:00 pm – 06/27/2023 8:00 pm Mexico Parks & Recreation present: Concerts in the Park – each Tuesday thru the months of June, July & Aug. 1st.                             Tuesday June 27th will be the Community Band at Hardin Park.  Tunes start at 7 pm.  Rain cancels.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music. …Continue Reading

Ukuele Festival – Concert in the Park – Mexico

06/20/2023 7:00 pm – 06/20/2023 8:00 pm Mexico Parks & Recreation present: Concerts in the Park – each Tuesday thru the months of June, July & Aug. 1st.                             Tuesday June 20th will be Ukuele Festival at Hardin Park.  Tunes start at 7 pm.  Rain cancels.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music.  Add…Continue Reading