Voices

The Ambra Three Kaitlyn Taylor And Brayden

Let’s hear it for the kids! 

If it hasn’t already been abundantly clear in previous letters, my favorite job is being…

Celebrating Similarities and Differences

Celebrating Similarities and Differences

It’s important for our community to know that Columbia Public Schools is focused on achievement…

The most wonderful time of the year.

Hello COMO! This is one of my most favorite times of the year: 20 Under…

Erica Pefferman

The Winds of Change

“Innovation” has been the name of the game for the last three years, at least.…

Let’s innovate.

Innovation is making changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.…

Celebrating Our Anniversary: One Year as City Manager

Recently, I celebrated a very special anniversary as January 15, 2023, was my one-year anniversary…

Politics as Entertainment in COMO

There’s plenty of home-grown drama right here in our backyard The classic comedy and tragedy…

Erica’s Picks in COMO

One of the things I love most about Columbia is the endless array of things…

Charles Bruce, Dennis Gates, Kim Ambra

I am the entertainment.

With this career, I have been blessed to experience some amazing opportunities and meet some…

Preach on, Brother Jodie! and other stuff

Part 3: 15 things you (maybe, probably) don’t know about me This list began two…

Erica Pefferman

Working my way to healthy

When I think of the topic of health and wellness, it fills me with dread.…

If you see me running … call the police.

I feel like a year went by in the blink of an eye … but…