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The Marion County Historical and Archives Museum is getting ready to present a new exhibit in October.

On Nov. 3, not only do Mississippians take part in the presidential election, but also whether to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes.

Rayburn’s the one-stop shop for radiator needs

With three buildings full of cars and parts, Rayburn’s Radiator is one of the premier auto shops in Marion County.

Streaking Lady Cougars start playoffs Saturday

Winners of five straight games and eight out of their last nine, the Columbia Academy Lady Cougars are peaking at just the right time.

CHS wins battle in trenches

The Wildcats defense was incredible throughout and smothered a typically dominant Lawrence County ground game to give Columbia a 31-0 road victory Friday night.

Yvonne Moore, left, and Christy Carmichael collect specimen for COVID-19 testing outside of the Aaron E Henry Community Health Services Center in Clarksdale, Miss., Wednesday, March 29, 2020.

Why Mississippi’s COVID-19 numbers are flattening
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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 10:29 AM
By Erica Hensle, Mississippi Today

After a steep summer climb in coronavirus cases, Mississippi’s average daily numbers have trended down for three months.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann

What is Mississippi getting for $350 million a year in workforce development? Leaders vow to find out
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On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 02:49 PM
By ANNA WOLFE

Mississippi today

Mississippi spends roughly $350 million in state and federal funds on workforce development and training each year, a new budget report drafted for the first time this year revealed.
UM announces updated guidelines for gameday
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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:42 AM
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Marion County Historical and Archives Museum Curator Carol Durham stands behind a seized still on Thursday. It was recovered from the district that includes Marion County. The still is part of the exhibit that will be open to the public Oct. 7.

Museum opening new exhibit
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 106 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:00 PM
The Marion County Historical and Archives Museum is getting ready to present a new exhibit in October. Prohibition is the theme of the newest exhibit, an issue that has affected both the nation and locally in Marion County. The exhibit will open Oct. 7.
Darren Higgs, owner of Columbia Discount Drugs, said on Thursday that he did not care if Initiative 65 passed as long as he doesn’t have to sell the medical marijuana.

Hill offers insight into Initiative 65
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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:52 AM
Sen. Angela Hill R-Miss. provided some insight into Initiative 65, which is on the ballot to be voted on at the general election Nov. 3.
Chase Clark was preparing to help deliver supplies to victims from Hurricane Laura when he became severly injured when a vehicle he was in ran into a structure.

Everything changed in a minute
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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:49 AM
The following piece was written by Sherman Pounds.
Citizens discuss medical marijuana
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 104 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:44 AM
On Nov. 3, not only do Mississippians take part in the presidential election, but also whether to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes.
The entire initiative can be viewed on the Mississippi Secretary of State website. In another story in this edition, Miss. Sen. Angela Hill-R provided a breakdown of the bill and opposes it.
Rayburn’s Radiator owner Glen Rayburn started his business in 1972, and it has continuously grown ever since. The business now operates out of three buildings, one for the radiator shop, another as an auto repair garage and the third serves as runover for both because of the sheer volume.

Rayburn’s the one-stop shop for radiator needs
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 97 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:35 AM
With three buildings full of cars and parts, Rayburn’s Radiator is one of the premier auto shops in Marion County.
Rayburn’s Radiator sells and services all kinds of radiators, everywhere from small radiators to heavy-duty commercial. It also can order and have specialty radiators made.
Members of various volunteer fire departments and law enforcement gathered supplies and delivered them to the areas affected by Hurricane Laura. The supplies were delivered on Sept. 11.

Volunteers deliver supplies to Lake Charles
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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:30 AM
This postcard from 1907 depicts the Marion County Courthouse just two years after it was built. Do you see any differences in the image from 113 years ago as compared to today? The image comes from the collection of The Marion County Museum & Archives.

Can you spot the differences?
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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 11:28 AM

Yvonne Moore, left, and Christy Carmichael collect specimen for COVID-19 testing outside of the Aaron E Henry Community Health Services Center in Clarksdale, Miss., Wednesday, March 29, 2020.

Why Mississippi’s COVID-19 numbers are flattening

By Erica Hensle, Mississippi Today

After a steep summer climb in coronavirus cases, Mississippi’s average daily numbers have trended down for three months.

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