@MarkRiceLE

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer staff writer

Joined February 2012
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How this #ColumbusGa 12-year-old set three Georgia state records in powerlifting ledger-enquirer.com/sports/a… @MetroCOLA @MCSDSchools @electricitylife @ThePowerlifter @USAPowerlifting @Pwrliftingwatch @pm__news @AJCsports @gpbnews

How this Columbus 12-year-old set three Georgia state records in powerlifting

“He’s a very, very confident individual. He also has a calm demeanor. So he’s confident but not cocky.”

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Fundraiser set for @PhenixCityAla police officer, single father battling cancer: ledger-enquirer.com/news/pol… @MetroCOLA #readlocal @PhenixCityALEDO

Columbus police probe death of activist & catalyst in city finance investigation

“As with all investigations, we remain committed to a thorough and unbiased review of the facts,” says a Columbus Police Department news release.

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#PhenixCityAL Board of Education transfers superintendent’s authority to designee: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @myAEA @PhenixCityAla
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World Series hero is tonight’s starting pitcher for Columbus Clingstones at home: ledger-enquirer.com/sports/m… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @electricitylife @MuscogeeMoms

World Series hero is tonight’s starting pitcher for Columbus Clingstones at home

Here’s how to get tickets for the game at Synovus Park or listen/watch anywhere.

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#PhenixCity Board of Education announces retirement of embattled superintendent: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @PhenixCityAla @myAEA @MetroCOLA

Phenix City Board of Education announces retirement of embattled superintendent

This marks the conclusion of a rocky two years between the board and the superintendent.

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In surprise move, #PhenixCity Board of Education spares superintendent job talk — ‘for now’ ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @myAEA

In surprise move, Phenix City board spares superintendent job talk — ‘for now’

A discussion about her job performance and contract was expected to happen Thursday night. Here’s what happened.

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You can vote in #ColumbusGa area high school boys athlete the week poll. Here’s how: ledger-enquirer.com/sports/h… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @MuscogeeMoms @electricitylife
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Who is this week’s best #ColumbusGa area high school girls athlete? Vote in poll: ledger-enquirer.com/sports/h… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @electricitylife @MuscogeeMoms

The Ledger-Enquirer High School Girls Athlete of the Week poll winner is . . .

We invited athletics directors in Muscogee County, Harris County, Chattahoochee County, Phenix City, Russell County and Smiths Station to nominate a female athlete to represent their school.

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Fired teacher seeks over $970,000 in discrimination lawsuit v. #MuscogeeCounty School District: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @electricitylife @MuscogeeMoms #ColumbusGa @PAGE_EdNews @gaelassoc @gsbacomm @GeorgiaPTA @NEAToday

Teacher seeks over $970K in discrimination lawsuit v. Muscogee school district

The dollar amount comprises two years of back pay, three years of front pay, restoration of retirement funds, punitive damages and emotional distress damage.

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Learn about Ledger-Enquirer reporter Brittany McGee's latest investigations

Hear about reporter Brittany McGee's latest stories on Columbus community issues, and share your story ideas at this in-person event.

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Over 30,000 speeding violations in #MuscogeeCounty school zones this year. Here’s where: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @MCSDSchools @electricitylife @MuscogeeMoms @GeorgiaPTA @gsbacomm @PAGE_EdNews @gaelassoc #ColumbusGa @MetroCOLA

Over 30,000 speeding violations in Muscogee school zones this year. Here’s where

The warning period has ended or is ending for the automated speed camera zones at these Columbus public schools.

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Central High School’s new principal will be coming from Muscogee County ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @MCSDSchools @PhenixCityAla @alabamaeducato1 @gaelassoc

Central High School’s new principal will be coming from Muscogee County

The Phenix City Board of Education approved the superintendent’s recommendation.

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Central High in @PhenixCityAla will have a new principal next school year: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @alabamaeducato1

Central High in Phenix City will have a new principal next school year

“The Lord has been very good to me and has guided me in the right direction,” said Central principal Kerry McDonald.

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Ex #ColumbusGa high school star gets into Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame: ledger-enquirer.com/sports/h… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @electricitylife @MuscogeeMoms @MCSDSchools

Ex-Columbus high school star gets into Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame

The 2025 class will be inducted during the Oct. 25 ceremony in Atlanta.

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A #MuscogeeCounty School District leader will be Calvary Christian’s new principal: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @MCSDSchools @MuscogeeMoms @electricitylife #ColumbusGa @gaelassoc @PAGE_EdNews

A Muscogee school district leader will be Calvary Christian’s new principal

“He just brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our high school and a fresh perspective,” said Calvary Christian head of school Jonathan Norton.

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A #ColumbusGa native will race in the Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @MetroCOLA @MuscogeeMoms @electricitylife @ColumbusHigh_Ga

A Columbus native will race in the Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Here’s how to watch the inaugural event.

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Historic Westville in #ColumbusGa takes another major step toward reopening: ledger-enquirer.com/entertai… #readlocal @MuscogeeMoms @electricitylife @MetroCOLA @GAHistorians @HistoryGeorgia @hcf1966 @GeorgiaHistory

Historic Westville in Columbus takes another major step toward reopening

“What a wonderful opportunity we have and what we’re about to give to Columbus.” said board president Thornton Jordan.

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Superintendent recommends these 5 leadership changes in #MuscogeeCounty School District: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal @metrocola @MuscogeeMoms #ColumbusGa @electricitylife

5 leadership changes are approved in the Muscogee County School District

They include two new principals. And one of the appointments means MCSD is looking for a new athletics director.

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Why is she #MuscogeeCounty School District Teacher of the Year? We asked her students and principal: ledger-enquirer.com/news/loc… #readlocal #ColumbusGa @MetroCOLA @MuscogeeMoms @electricitylife @MCSDSchools @gsbacomm @georgiadeptofed @PAGE_EdNews @gaelassoc
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As Mykel Williams awaits #NFLDraft, his Hardaway coach reflects on star’s rise: ledger-enquirer.com/sports/n… #readlocal #ColumbusGa @MCSDSchools @MetroCOLA @electricitylife @MuscogeeMoms @GACACoaches @OfficialGHSA @GHSFdaily @UGAfootballLive @UGAAthletics @universityofga

Columbus native Mykel Williams of UGA gets picked in first round of NFL Draft

“When he’s 100% healthy, as big and built as he is, he’s very fast off the ball,” said Michael Woolridge, who coached him at Hardaway High School. “So his combination of size and speed is scary.”

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