Erica Dickson

Discover how a community is turning grief into a powerful legacy with the inaugural Aiyanna Williams Invitational Volleyball Tournament September 12 at Hickman High School in Columbia. Derek Kent and Erica Dickson tell us how local leaders, Columbia Public Schools, Smoothie King, and Day Dreams Foundation are coming together to support young female athletes across Missouri. August 7, 2026

Conjure is one of the oldest forms of folk magic in the U.S. But its practices still exist, and they are being used here in Columbia.

Erica Dickson and Matthew Smith, Sr. are the owners of The Herbal Joint, a new wellness spot in downtown Columbia! On today's show, Matthew prepares a variety of their signature drinks, including a wellness shot, a dairy-free smoothie, a fresh-pressed juice, and more. "We press everything on the spot." January 22, 2026

Both will be sworn in at the Columbia School Board meeting Monday.

Get to know Erica Dickson! Erica is seeking your vote for Columbia Public Schools Board of Education on April 8, 2025. March 13, 2025

Today Paul Pepper chats with first-time guest ERICA DICKSON, Early Childhood Education Director at Youth Empowerment Zone, which just recently celebrated…