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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.

Community Calendar: August 8, 2020
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 09:51 AM
AA Group
The Back To Basics AA Group is now meeting in-person at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1400 Church Street, and on line via Zoom. For Zoom meeting information please call 601-441-9857.
Sunday at 8:00 a.m is a closed meeting, open only to those who think they have a problem with alcohol.
Land Transactions: August 8, 2020
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The following land transactions were filed in Marion County Chancery Court for the week ending July 31:
Obituaries: Virgil Carlos Stringer
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Virgil Carlos Stringer
83, Foxworth
Do we trust in Jesus, or do we trust in ourselves?
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 09:42 AM
“For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt.” Romans 4:3-4 (NKJV)
Kelsey Robbins is set to begin her first year teaching at Columbia High School after previously working at East Marion. She said she’s excited to work at Columbia because of the school’s advanced technology.

Professional Profile: Kelsey Robbins
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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 09:36 AM
(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Columbia High School teacher Kelsey Robbins.)

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born in Redding, Calif., Feb. 19, 1986.
Gradually digging your garden throughout the year in preparation for fall’s colder weather is bound to make your life a lot easier.

Digging the garden for fall, with a little help
By Felder Rushing, READ MORE > 79 Reads
On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 09:31 AM
If I can get the little dog from next door to keep helping me dig my garden, I’ll be better prepared for fall.
Marion County Schools push back start date again
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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:25 PM
The Marion County School Board voted unanimously Thursday morning to push back the start date once again to Monday, Aug. 17.
CA head coach Kyle Wilks talks to the Lady Cougars.

Lady Cougars learn on the fly
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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:51 AM
Prep sports are back as the Columbia Academy softball team began its season Friday and took the field five times in a four-day span.
Stuart Magee at Mississippi College

Former CHS star named to MS College all-decade team
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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:46 AM
Former Columbia High School baseball star Stuart Magee recently earned the distinct recognition of being named to the Mississippi College All-Decade Team for his outstanding performance for the Choctaws on the diamond.
Weekend sting net multiple arrests
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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.

Columbia High School graduate McKinley Newcomer signs a scholarship to play softball at Mississippi Delta Community College July 24. She is joined by, standing, from left, CHS head coach Greg Arnold and her parents, Joe and Victoria Newcomer.

CHS catcher signs with Mississippi Delta CC

Although she only got to play eight games her senior year, Columbia High School graduate McKinley Newcomer impressed Mississippi Delta Community College enough over the past several years to earn a scholarship.

The catcher and third baseman signed with the Moorhead college July 24 and said she’s very grateful for the opportunity to play college softball, especially considering that the coronavirus pandemic took her senior year away from her.

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