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A year ago, the Columbia Academy Lady Cougars finished the season on a tear as they entered the 16-team Class . . .

Mary’s Angel Ministries hosts giveaway for elderly

Despite the blistering heat Friday, Mary’s Angel Ministries hosted an elderly giveaway at City Park where members gave box fans . . .

Vowell receives Bounds Scholarship from MASS

Greggory Vowell, a recent graduate of Columbia High School, is among 10 Mississippi students receiving $1,000 scholarships from the Mississippi . . .

Teacher, author, dancer: Sauls does it all

When people think of Wonder Woman, they think of the DC Comics character portrayed by Lynda Carter and Gal Gadot . . .

County schools introduce new programs

If everything goes as planned for the Marion County School District, students who attend East Marion and West Marion schools . . .

Opinion: Quality journalism is very valuable to our country
By Wyatt Emmerich, 550 Reads
Sat, 07/24/2021 - 12:36 AM
I just returned from the 155th meeting of the Mississippi Press Association (MPA) held at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi.
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Editorial: Delta variant - Heed the warning
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Sat, 07/24/2021 - 09:24 AM
We have been warned. Health officials in Mississippi, around the country and even around the world are telling residents in the state the delta variant of COVID-19 is here. It’s more contagious than any strain of the coronavirus this country has experienced to date.
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Legislators hold meetings to review marijuana options
By Steve Wilson, 828 Reads
Sat, 07/24/2021 - 10:18 AM
Lawmakers met for the second time as they evaluate the possibility of medical and even a recreational marijuana program in Mississippi.
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The Lady Cougars varsity squad features, front row, from left, Taylor Berard, Briley Sullivan, Macey Branch, Kate Fortenberry, Carlee Pounds, Harley Herring and Macie Wilks; back row, Maggie Smith, Molly Sauls, Maggie Wilks, Alana Bullock, Presley Dease, Abi Williams, Abbey Peavey, Allie Watts and Maycee McKenzie.

Lady Cougars aim to build on late surge
By Joshua Campbell - Managing/Sports Editor, 241 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 01:15 PM
A year ago, the Columbia Academy Lady Cougars finished the season on a tear as they entered the 16-team Class 3A State Tournament as a bottom-four seed and finished as the No. 4 team in the state.
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Editorial: Hard truths about Amtrak
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Sat, 07/24/2021 - 10:00 AM
Maybe it’s time for all Americans — even those who cringe at the trillion-dollar budget deficits of recent years — to admit that there really is no political or popular will to do anything substantial about our runaway spending.
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County schools introduce new programs
By Danny O'Fallon, 176 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 09:25 AM
If everything goes as planned for the Marion County School District, students who attend East Marion and West Marion schools will have an assortment of new programs available that are designed to enhance and broaden their educational experience when they resume classes Aug. 5.
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Teacher, author, dancer: Sauls does it all
By Susan Amundson , 194 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 09:32 AM
When people think of Wonder Woman, they think of the DC Comics character portrayed by Lynda Carter and Gal Gadot with the invisible plane, golden bracelets and the ability to do anything. In Marion County, there is also a Wonder Woman, but she doesn’t need all the props. She does it all on her own.
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Habitat for Humanity mourns death of Elise Winter
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Sat, 07/24/2021 - 09:06 AM
Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) is mourning the loss of its founder, former Mississippi First Lady Elise Winter.
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Tax-free weekend begins Friday
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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 09:15 AM
As the city schools begin this week and the county schools next week, Friday and Saturday make up the annual tax-free weekend regarding clothing, footwear and school supplies.
Each item may not cost over $100; otherwise, the full sales tax must be paid. The items collectively can cost over that amount, just not any individual item.
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Qualifying begins next week in upcoming election
By Susan Amundson, 108 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 09:18 AM
Aug. 4 will open the qualifying period for the special election for District 3 Election Commissioner and the general election for the Municipal Separate School District Trustee. The qualifying period will be open until 5 p.m. on Sept. 3.
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