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Wildcats face Magee for South State title

As much as Friday night’s game against the West Marion Trojans felt like it was for all the marbles, there’s still a lot the Columbia Wildcats have to play for, beginning with their South State Cha

The 5 plays that won 'Game of the Decade'

It’s easy to point to the touchdowns to see how a game played out, but there are always plays that don’t result in points on the scoreboard that play just as big of a role in the outcome of a game.

The game within the game

As special and entertaining Friday night’s Class 3A quarterfinal matchup between the Columbia Wildcats and West Marion Trojans was, there were a couple added layers that every football fan in the a

Mississippi receives high marks for financial reporting

The state of Mississippi received a high score in a recent released report on financial reporting by th

Columbia’s last-minute TD tops Trojans

In the rivalry showdown dubbed the “Game of the Decade,” the contest lived up to the billing as the Columbia Wildcats came from behind to score the game-winning touchdown with five seconds left to

Mississippi's annual comprehensive financial report received high marks in a recent report by a financial transparency group.

Columbia offensive linemen Jason Townsend (77) and Trevor Rowell (72) celebrate knocking off West Marion Friday night to advance to the South State Championship. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

Wildcats face Magee for South State title
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 1,952 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 04:58 PM
As much as Friday night’s game against the West Marion Trojans felt like it was for all the marbles, there’s still a lot the Columbia Wildcats have to play for, beginning with their South State Championship showdown with the undefeated Magee Trojans.
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Columbia's Devron Cloyd (20) celebrates with Roydale Barnes after intercepting West Marion's Qavonte Swanigan. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

The 5 plays that won 'Game of the Decade'
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 302 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 04:52 PM
It’s easy to point to the touchdowns to see how a game played out, but there are always plays that don’t result in points on the scoreboard that play just as big of a role in the outcome of a game.
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West Marion's Jartavious Martin tackles Columbia's Omar Johnson Friday night. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

The game within the game
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 211 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 04:36 PM
As special and entertaining Friday night’s Class 3A quarterfinal matchup between the Columbia Wildcats and West Marion Trojans was, there were a couple added layers that every football fan in the area should be proud of.
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Wilks continues to shine at USM
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 169 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 04:32 PM
In his first taste of collegiate ball, Southern Miss freshman Slade Wilks proved he has the chops to be a starter from Day 1 during the Golden Eagles’ Fall World Series.
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Mississippi's annual comprehensive financial report received high marks in a recent report by a financial transparency group.

Mississippi receives high marks for financial reporting
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 744 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 12:33 PM
The state of Mississippi received a high score in a recent released report on financial reporting by the states.
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Columbia head coach Chip Bilderback celebrates with the Wildcats after they beat West Marion 18-13 Friday night to advance to the South State Championship. They will play at Magee Friday night.

Columbia’s last-minute TD tops Trojans
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 636 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:59 AM
In the rivalry showdown dubbed the “Game of the Decade,” the contest lived up to the billing as the Columbia Wildcats came from behind to score the game-winning touchdown with five seconds left to beat the West Marion Trojans and advance to the South State Championship.
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Christmas season kicks off Saturday
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 188 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:58 AM
The Christmas season will officially begin this Saturday night with the lighting of downtown and the Christmas tree. Various activities will begin at 6 p.m. with the lighting extravaganza at 7 p.m. Once the light show commences, it will continue every night.
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Board approves funding for morgue
By Danny O'Fallon, READ MORE > 236 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:57 AM
The sudden suspension of Mississippi Chief Medical Examiner Mark LeVaughn is not expected to have an impact on the status of any local cases. LeVaughn was placed on administrative leave on Nov. 10 and is being investigated by the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, although no details have been released regarding his suspension.
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Marcus Hull, right, receives his sentence Friday after pleading guilty to embezzlement. Standing with him while listening during sentencing is his attorney Robert Waller.

Hull sentenced to 20 years
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 455 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:49 AM
Former Mt. Gilead-Improve Water Association President Marcus Hull was sentenced to 20 years in prison with 10 years to serve on Friday for embezzling more than $100,000 from the water association. He pled guilty to the matter on Nov. 13. Hull appeared before Circuit Court Judge Clarence McDonald both times.
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Holly Mitchell sits in the Marion County Circuit Courtroom Friday afternoon while her attorneys and prosecutors argue motions inside Judge Clarence McDonald IV’s chambers. Mitchell has been charged with second-degree murder of her husband, Shawn Patrick “Chunk” Mitchell in Jan. 2019.

Court hears motions in Mitchell case
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 601 Reads
On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 10:43 AM
Friday afternoon the Marion County Circuit Court heard motions in the second-degree murder case of Holly Mitchell, after the court continued the trial until Aug. 2, 2021.
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Columbia offensive linemen Jason Townsend (77) and Trevor Rowell (72) celebrate knocking off West Marion Friday night to advance to the South State Championship. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

Wildcats face Magee for South State title

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