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The Columbia Police Department received the first of four new cars on Tuesday. The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of four Ford Explorers in July.

Calvary Baptist Church gifts teachers

On Sunday Calvary Baptist Church presented teachers with back to school gifts.

Can you identify this photo?

This photo of a girls basketball team was taken from a negative by Mr. B. B. Bradley. The Marion County Museum has no identification or date reference.

Truck separates from RV on 98

Marion County Sheriff Deputy Oved Dunaway examines the truck along side U.S. 98 on Monday. A 911 call was received about a truck traveling on the highway without a driver.

Being a blessing

Loretta Brown, right, felt the need to bless people so on Friday, July 15, Brown went around Columbia giving out hand sanitizer.

Weekend sting net multiple arrests
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 216 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:40 AM
A joint collaboration between the Columbia Police Department and several non-governmental organizations netted four arrests and the issuance of citations last weekend in a child exploitation/human trafficking sting, known as Operation Dollhouse.
Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Chief discusses a budget increase for the county’s volunteer fire departments.

VFD seek increase
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 49 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:38 AM
A request from the Marion County Volunteer Fire Service for a funding increase produced crickets from the Board of Supervisors Monday morning.
Schools set to open; statewide mask mandate ordered
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 43 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:36 AM
Tuesday afternoon thousands of people tuned in for a press briefing by Gov. Tate Reeves to hear the decision regarding schools. For Marion County and Columbia school districts, it was determined to be full steam ahead.
Second man charged in sexual assault
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 47 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:33 AM
A Kokomo man is facing a felony rape charge for an incident that allegedly happened July 7 in the northeast part of the county.
City receives new police car
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 52 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:31 AM
The Columbia Police Department received the first of four new cars on Tuesday. The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of four Ford Explorers in July.
Margaret Sandifer votes Monday morning at the Columbia-Marion County Public Library. Voters in the city overwhelmingly voted to approve a franchise agreement with Mississippi Power.

Voters approve power agreement
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 37 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:29 AM
Voters in the city of Columbia voted overwhelming to approve the franchise agreement with Mississippi Power Monday night. Of the 187 votes, a total of 181 (96.7%) voted for the agreement with only six (3.3%) voting not to.
Social media allows predators access
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 40 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:28 AM
Monday Police Chief Michael Kelly said human trafficking and sex slavery is happening all over even in Columbia. The investigation into Operation Dollhouse made that very clear when four individuals were arrested and three others were issued citations. Sitting in his office, Kelly shared the dangers of human trafficking and sex slavery.
Branch Director Mona Swayze addresses the board.

Library lobbies for grant money
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 48 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:23 AM
Renovations at the Columbia-Marion County Library are underway, and with the help of a potential grant Branch Director Mona Swayze wants every aspect of the building to be brand new.
Jail Docket: August 6, 2020
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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:19 AM
Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail from July 27 to August 1. The C-P will correct any errors. Call 736-2611 for corrections.
Fire Report: August 6, 2020
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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:18 AM
Monday, July 27
Vehicle accident-property damage only, U.S. 98 E./Singley Road, 7:02 a.m., Tri-Community responded.
Medical, 150 Robbins Wilks Road, 11:01 a.m., Tri-Community responded.
Medical alarm, 943 West Ave., 4:36 p.m., Columbia responded.

Weekend sting net multiple arrests

A joint collaboration between the Columbia Police Department and several non-governmental organizations netted four arrests and the issuance of citations last weekend in a child exploitation/human trafficking sting, known as Operation Dollhouse.

Kendrick Latiker, 24, of Kosciusko was arrested and charged with enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes and sexually oriented materials: dissemination to persons under 18. He is currently being held in the Marion County Jail with a $71,000 bond.

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