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Today's Top Stories

Operation Sparrow sends 10 to 'nest'

Over the weekend, the Columbia Police Department conducted a chil

East Marion suffocated by stingy defense

After nearly a month away from game action because of a voluntary shutdown, the East Marion Lady Eagles returned to action Tuesday. 

Hurst announces resignation

Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J.

Bennie Thompson Says He Will Fight For Pumps Under Biden, But Points To Challenges

The Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project is politics, says Rep.

Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

Indianola native Anne Hall Brashier has been named Gov. Tate Reeves’ policy director.

  • Columbia Police Chief Michael Kelly discusses Operation Sparrow. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

    Operation Sparrow sends 10 to 'nest'

    By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 742 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 05:37 PM

    Over the weekend, the Columbia Police Department conducted a child exploitation/human trafficking sting that netted 10 felony arrests.

    Click Here to Read More

  • East Marion's Dyani Weary prepares to go up for a layup. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

    East Marion suffocated by stingy defense

    By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 848 Reads
    On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 02:54 PM

    After nearly a month away from game action because of a voluntary shutdown, the East Marion Lady Eagles returned to action Tuesday. 

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  • Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015.

    Hurst announces resignation

    By From staff reports, READ MORE > 3,108 Reads
    On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:38 AM

    Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J. Trump and Acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen and will leave the Department of Justice on January 19, 2021.

    Hurst, a native of Hickory, was appointed by Trump in June 2017.

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  • Bennie Thompson Says He Will Fight For Pumps Under Biden, But Points To Challenges

    By Chris Davis, News Director WIBC, Freelance Mississippi Journalist, READ MORE > 1,114 Reads
    On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 02:21 PM

    The Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project is politics, says Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Bolton), and people who would depend on the project to control flooding might want to look at alternatives. Thompson said he is a supporter of the project, which was vetoed during the George W.

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  • Anne Hall Brashier

    Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

    READ MORE > 6,194 Reads
    On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 04:40 PM

    Indianola native Anne Hall Brashier has been named Gov. Tate Reeves’ policy director.

    Reeves made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.

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  • Editorial: Polio and Covid

    READ MORE > 1,306 Reads
    On Fri, 01/01/2021 - 10:27 AM

    The biggest question about the coronavirus vaccines that are in the early stage of distribution is whether they will work as advertised.

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  • Opinion: Good chance 2021 will be better than 2020

    By Wyatt Emmerich , READ MORE > 1,740 Reads
    On Fri, 01/01/2021 - 10:22 AM

    This time last year we were experiencing the longest bull stock market in history, eleven years, from 2009 until early 2020.
    “I wonder what will end it,” I thought to myself. After all, all good things come to an end. Something has to give. What will be the precipitating event?

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  • Photo by Susan Amundson The daughter/mother duo of Karlie Jordan, left, and Angela Jordan, right, both participated as angels in the live nativity production each night it was presented.

    Making the trip to tell the story

    By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 1,106 Reads
    On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 01:21 PM

    The Experience Columbia Christmas celebration is a special event for everyone young and old. People from all over come to feast on the lights, ice skating, The Grinch train, Candyland Tram and to see Santa. They also come to see something else: The true meaning of Christmas.

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  • Lady Cougars guard Megan Rowley passes the ball up the floor. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

    Lady Cougars top their kryptonite

    By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 1,043 Reads
    On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 10:53 AM

    After losing three of their four matchups to Bowling Green last season, including the South State semifinal and the Class 3A consolation game, the Columbia Academy Lady Cougars avenged their kryptonite Saturday with a big win over the Lady Buccaneers. 

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  • New election commissioners, Stacy Reagan, left, and Ada Hammond, center, are sworn into office Monday morning during the Board of Supervisors meeting by Chancery Clerk Elisha Moree (right). | Photo by Danny O'Fallon

    Board approves tornado debris cleanup loan

    By Danny O'Fallon, READ MORE > 1,502 Reads
    On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 10:26 AM

    Trustmark Bank has been named the low-bidder for a loan solicitation that was submitted to replenish approximately $1.125 million in Marion County funds spent earlier this year for the cleanup and removal of storm debris.

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56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22

By Press Release - Mississippi DAC , READ MORE > 161 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:15 AM

The 56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo gets underway Friday, January 22, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. The Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest rodeo event east of the Mississippi River, brings in participants from all over the world and generates millions of dollars in the local economy.

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Diversity discussed at city meeting

The topic of diversity, or the lack thereof, was discussed Tuesday night at the Columbia Board of… READ MORE

Columbia police squad cars get makeovers
Museum expanding and refurbishing
Community Calendar: January 9, 2021
Ware named new General Manager at PRVEPA
Marion General gets COVID vaccine

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Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.

You’ve probably heard this said many different ways by many different football players, coaches and… READ MORE

In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
East Marion suffocated by stingy defense
CA win streak up to 9
Lady Trojans back after a month

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Justice Court Judge Brandon Rowell denied bond for John Henry Wells, who is accused of murdering… READ MORE

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56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22

The 56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo gets underway Friday, January 22, at the… READ MORE

Key House leader says Mississippi should cut highest-in-nation grocery tax
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 21st, 2021
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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and… READ MORE

Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments
10-year-old victim of shooting
Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps
Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?

Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan: "Vaccines are… READ MORE

Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
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Governor Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures, Mask Mandate in 78 of 82 Counties
Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director
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CA splits doubleheader

Despite being on spring break, the Columbia Academy Cougars got to play a doubleheader last week… READ MORE

COVID-19 hits Columbia schools
Marion County starting to mask up
CHS catcher signs with Mississippi Delta CC
Shooting leave one man dead
Friday Night Lights: West tops Columbia in OT for county title

Board smart on sales tax

For too long the state and federal governments have either cut spending to local governments or… READ MORE

Aldermen make school board pick
Town hall meeting set to discuss drugs, addiction
Senate candidates enter stretch run
Rubbish pit relocation discussions continue
Board gives superintendent high marks

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Land Transactions:December 31, 2020

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