You’ll see a law enforcement presence this (Wednesday) afternoon around John Warner Middle School in south Columbia, as Columbia Police and Columbia Public Schools (CPS) hold active intruder training. CPS’ Michelle Baumstark tells 939 the Eagle that the district doesn’t want you to be alarmed if you see a larger police presence at John Warner …
CPS proceeding with new $25-million elementary in fast-growing south Columbia
Columbia’s school board has given the green light to a $1.1 million architect services agreement involving a new elementary school that will be built next to south Columbia’s John Warner middle school. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) patrons approved an $80-million bond issue in April, which is funding the $25-million new elementary school that will be …
Rock Bridge employee murdered in Tennessee described as a father figure
Hundreds of people turned out for Monday night’s vigil for a Columbia Rock Bridge high school employee who was murdered Friday evening at a Tennessee rest stop, near Chattanooga. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) says 55-year-old Michael Woods Jr. of Columbia was found shot to death in a rest area bathroom. The TBI says …
UPDATE: Columbia Rock Bridge employee charged with felony is placed on administrative leave
Columbia Public School (CPS) officials say a Rock Bridge high school door monitor charged with felony nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images has been placed on administrative leave, per district policy. 30-year-old Paris Logan is also charged with one misdemeanor count. He’s posted a $6,000 bond and will be arraigned on May 12, according to …
Boone County’s nature school will be accessible to all fifth-graders in the county
The Columbia community is close to raising its goal of $1.5 million for the 111-acre Boone County Nature School. The school involves a partnership between Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and the state Department of Conservation. Columbia’s school board heard a presentation on the finances for the nature school at Monday night’s meeting. Construction on the project …