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Recalling Whitey and Mickey
By Charles Dunagin, READ MORE > 2,854 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 08:51 AM

I don’t follow major league baseball like I once did, back in the days when Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin were playing for the New York Yankees.

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West trio plays well at state games
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 680 Reads
On Wed, 07/15/2020 - 11:41 AM

Three West Marion rising seniors represented Marion County well at the state games over the weekend in Meridian. 
Outfielder Josh Boone, infielder/pitcher Jayden Duncan and catcher Mason Parrett suited up for District 7, which went 1-2 in three games Friday and Saturday. 

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Columbia Academy grad and Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Luke McKenzie rips a base hit in the Arizona Rookie League in August 2019.
Pros adjust to COVID summer
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 677 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 10:18 AM

Out of the four professional baseball players from Marion County, only Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Alford will get the chance to play meaningful games this summer. 

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Rising West Marion senior catcher Mason Parrett could draw scholarship offers with a solid showing in Meridian this week at the state games.
Trojan trio playing for offers at state games
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 1,469 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 10:11 AM

Marion County will be represented by a trio of West Marion players at the State Games of Mississippi this week. 

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Cougars catcher heading to SWCC
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 748 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 09:03 AM

Recent Columbia Academy graduate Patrick Gill is heading to college to play baseball.

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Collegiate leagues bring baseball back
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 1,337 Reads
On Wed, 06/17/2020 - 04:29 PM

Seven collegiate baseball players and one hopeful hailing from Marion County returned to the field in recent days playing in two new summer leagues.

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Wilks excited to play for Southern Miss
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 1,231 Reads
On Wed, 06/17/2020 - 04:28 PM

After years of speculation, Columbia Academy graduate and star outfielder Slade Wilks will be heading to Hattiesburg to play for the Golden Eagles.

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Wilks' future on the line in draft
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 763 Reads
On Wed, 06/10/2020 - 09:52 AM

The future of perhaps the greatest high school baseball player in Marion County history will be partially determined Thursday and Friday as he hopes to hear his name called in the 2020 MLB Draft.

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McNabb returning to Pearl River CC
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 952 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:27 PM

Former West Marion standout pitcher Trace McNabb is opting to forego a scholarship to a Division I university to tend to some unfinished business at Pearl River Community College for a third season.

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Little leaguers resume practice
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 1,203 Reads
On Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:50 AM

While the season was pushed back a couple of months because of the coronavirus pandemic, Dean Griner is planning to begin playing games June 1. It will certainly look a little bit different with guidelines in place to limit players being grouped together in dugouts or huddles.

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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

Obituaries: Beverly Russell Vick
Obituaries: Carol Ann Vincent
Obituaries: Charles Dennis Head Sr.
Obituaries: David Lewis Hupp
Obituaries: Luther Fred "Luke" Johnson IV

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

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi… READ MORE

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
Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?
Trump pardons Gov. Reeves campaign staffer, other Mississippians

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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

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?
Health department clarifies vaccine supply, new appointments available Jan. 25

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
Mississippi’s Moment
Governor Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures, Mask Mandate in 78 of 82 Counties
Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director
Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs

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

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

Land Transactions: December 19, 2020
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