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Obituary: Derike Duane Saucier
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Wed,02/04/26-5:00PM , 613 Reads
Derike Duane Saucier
54, Fenton, Mo.
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The Wildcats include seniors Gabby Simms (captain), Cayla Daniel (co-captain), Sydney Anderson (co-captain) and Kaylee Ryals (co-captain), juniors Cara Baker, Avy Barnes, Malyn Lepp, Emma Grace Sanders, Lizzy Speights, JJ Sellers and Addison Turnage, sophomores Violet Blackard, Brooklyn Baughman, Karaline Davis, Heidi Hilburn, Mari Claire Johnson and Kaiya Scott and freshmen Analeigh Baker, Madison Exposé, Layla Kate Fortenberry, Jada Holloway, Aubrie Lucas and Audrey Wallace. They are led by head coach Makayla McNease and assistant coach Amanda Thornhill.

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CHS cheer places top-5 at nationals
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Wed,02/04/26-12:37PM , 764 Reads
The Columbia High School cheerleading team earned two top-5 finishes at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. The Wildcats placed third in Game Day and fifth in Traditional.
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Walmart employees stalked by Seminary man
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Wed,02/04/26-10:32AM , 11,309 Reads
A 30-year-old Seminary man was arrested Jan. 29 for stalking and harassing multiple Columbia Walmart employees at all hours of the day and night.
Michael Miles, who was employed by Spark Driver, a company that delivers on behalf of Walmart, allegedly began stalking several Walmart employees for more than a week.
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Jail Docket: January 29, 2026
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Fri,01/30/26-5:00PM , 1,288 Reads
- Samuel Bennett, 66, Sumrall, arrested by MCSO, charged with DUI 1st offense.
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