Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boone County awarded Welcome Inn $850,000 of ARPA funds to support affordable housing, addressing the local increase in unhoused individuals post-Covid-19. KRCG
- ➤ The Columbia Police Department is seeking community feedback on implementing Flock Safety cameras to enhance crime fighting capabilities. COMO Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools anticipates an improvement in student test scores, aiming to maintain accreditation by increasing performance in key subjects. KOMU 8
- ➤ Hallsville middle school inaugurates a new wing with 8 classrooms, enhancing space and resources for teachers and students alike, funded by a $10 million Proposition B. KRCG
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools introduces a new cellphone policy requiring middle school students to stow devices all day and high school students during class periods to combat distractions. ABC 17
- ➤ MU university mandates instructors to include their artificial intelligence usage policies in class syllabi. Columbia Missourian
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Kitten Yoga Experience at Hexagon Alley
Experience the joy of practicing yoga alongside playful kittens, benefiting both your relaxation and the socialization of adoptable cats.
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Intro to Machine Embroidery Class
Learn to operate the Melco Bravo embroidery machine and create an embroidered patch while following essential safety protocols.
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