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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.

  • Scenes of Christ will once again be held at Improve Baptist Church this weekend.

    Scenes of Christ set for this weekend

    By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 1,098 Reads
    On Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:37 AM

    In a year where it seems everything that can go wrong will go wrong, members of Improve Baptist Church know now more than ever that people need Jesus. To help with that need, the church will be doing its annual Scenes of Christ this weekend, Dec. 5 and 6.

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  • Hailey Thompson and her horse competing in a barrel racing competition. She will be competing in the Junior World Rodeo beginning this week in Fort Worth, Texas.

    Thompson heading to junior worlds

    By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 1,278 Reads
    On Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:32 AM

    In this season when everyone is getting ready for Christmas and all the festivities that go with it, Hailey Thompson, 15, of Columbia is instead busy with something else: Preparing for the 2020 Junior World Finals Rodeo, set to begin Thursday.

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  • A float from last year’s Christmas Parade travels up Main Street. The Christmas Parade will be held this Friday night at 7 p.m. with a change in sponsorship.

    Christmas Parade still set for Friday

    By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 2,564 Reads
    On Mon, 11/30/2020 - 09:48 AM

    Despite the last minute changing of hands, the annual Christmas Parade will still take place on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. The parade is normally sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Columbia, but the club decided Tuesday afternoon that with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, it was best to not sponsor it this year.

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  • Columbia Rotary Club President Ben Stewart (right) presents a birthday cake to fellow Rotarian, Ray E. Knight, in celebration of his 99th birthday. Knight, who turned 99 on Nov. 22, was also recognized for his longevity in the community as a successful businessman. After beginning his career as a radar technician during World War II, he owned and operated Knight's Television and Electronics from 1946 to 2000.

    Happy Birthday Mr. Ray

    By Danny O'Fallon, READ MORE > 1,240 Reads
    On Mon, 11/30/2020 - 09:36 AM

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  • Butterfly Tree on display

    By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 1,084 Reads
    On Mon, 11/30/2020 - 09:33 AM

    Walking downtown by the temporary location of the Columbia-Marion County Public Library, one will see a beautiful tree in the window. The beauty in the tree is its simplicity adorned in butterflies and the reasoning behind the tree.

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  • Rotary program highlights the positive impacts of Covid

    By Danny O'Fallon, READ MORE > 1,019 Reads
    On Mon, 11/30/2020 - 09:31 AM

    The Columbia Rotary Club, during its weekly meeting on Tuesday, enjoyed a program provided by Stan Gwin that proved to be very timely and appropriate as we enter the holiday season.

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  • Eleven shot in 'mass shooting' at Grenada biker club

    By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 4,248 Reads
    On Sun, 11/29/2020 - 11:47 AM

    Eleven people suffered various degrees of gunshot wounds following what City of Grenada law enforcement agents are calling a “mass shooting” early Sunday morning.

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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

    By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 7,230 Reads
    On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 03:58 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 > 2,042 Reads
    On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 03:52 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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  • 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 > 1,973 Reads
    On Tue, 11/24/2020 - 09:59 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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MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

By Press Release - MSDH , READ MORE > 3 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:54 AM

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi Public Library System next week to offer free radon home test kits as part of Radon Action Month.

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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

Sports

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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No bond in double murder

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

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MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

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

Mississippians are drinking at a record pace during the pandemic
Don’t make ‘year of grace’ a waste
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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

Jail Docket: December 24, 2020
Gov. Tate Reeves increasingly avoids facing public during worsening COVID-19 crisis
Marshall Ramsey: Shelter In Place
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : December 31st, 2020
Weekly Newsletter - From the Desk of Commissioner Brent Bailey

CA splits doubleheader

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

State Supreme Court sets schedule in lawsuit that could overturn state's ballot initiative law
The U.S. Postal Service Prepares for the Holidays in Mississippi
All eyes are on Hurricane Sally
Small impact from Hurricane Zeta
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Board smart on sales tax

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

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Land Transactions:December 31, 2020

The following land transactions were filed in Marion County Chancery Court for the weeks of Dec. 18… READ MORE

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