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Hill Hardware's Mona Nolen waters the plants outside of the store.

Professional Profile: Mona Nolen

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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:43 PM

(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Hill Hardware’s Mona Nolen.)

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born in Aug. 17, 1953 in Beach, N.D.

This photo of Columbia public school teachers was taken in the 1970s. Four people can be identified - second from left, Donna Noblitt, Ruby McElroy, Judy Brewer and, at far right, Becky Cook. If you can identify any others, what they taught and a more specific date, please call or text 601-731-3999. This photo is in the B.B. Bradley collection at The Marion County Museum & Archives.

Can you identify this photo?

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On Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:40 AM

In this photo from 60 years ago, Oct. 13, 1960, the new Marion County Farm Bureau King and Queen pose with the alternates. Pictured, from left, are Gloria Hudson, Brenda Bracey, Terry Blue and Linda Blue.

Looking Back: Telephone system changes

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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 04:19 PM

65 years ago, Oct. 13, 1955
"The telephone system will change in Columbia at 1:01 a.m. on October 16, which is one minute past midnight on Saturday. Instead of giving a number to an operator, it will be dialed, and every phone in the Columbia area will have a new number.”

Clifton Kelly has been the maintenance man at the post office for three years and enjoys being friendly with everyone who comes in.

Professional Profile: United State Postal Service’s Clifton Kelly

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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:11 AM

(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights United State Postal Service’s Clifton Kelly.)

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born May 10, 1943, in Columbia.

Q: Where did you attend school?
A: I attended John J. Jefferson High School.

Betty Marie Barron and Delton Raybourn, seen above, are celbrating 65 years of marriage.

Raybourns celebrate 65 years of marriage

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On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 02:31 PM

Betty Marie Barron was born in Carthage, Texas, on Feb. 11, 1935. She is the daughter of Mid and Beatrice Barron. She moved to Sabine Parish, La., when she was in third grade and was raised in the area until she was an adult. Delton was born in Columbia, in the Improve community, on Feb. 15, 1935, and was raised in the community.

Miss Crys remembered

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On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 02:03 PM

Many in Marion County will remember Miss Crystelle Ford as the teacher and principal who with her quiet steady voice spoke to them saying "now Scout...". Miss Crys" passed in 1976 at age 77. The memories of her time as an educator are reflected in the photos of her shown here going back in time.

In this photo from 65 years ago, Oct. 6, 1955, the CHS student council members are photographed together. Front row, from left, are Doris Jo Bullock and Norman Boone. Second row, from left, are James White, Terry Morgan, Jeanie Wesley, Elizabeth Morris and Jerry Felker. Third row, from left, are Joseph Ball, Margaret Guyton, Mary Tolar, Charles Portero, Martha Rayborn and Martha McKee. Top row, from left, are Warren Crain, James Jones, Bernie Regan, Robert Bourne and Bill Terry. Mrs. Jennie Beth Clark is faculty advisor. Carolyn Webb, vice-president, is not pictured.

Looking Back: Unemployment rates drop

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On Fri, 10/02/2020 - 09:47 AM

65 years ago, Oct. 6, 1955

Columbia High School senior Nathan Smith plans to attend Mississippi State after graduation and hopes to become either a software engineer or software developer for a big tech company. He is a member of the CHS band and plays the snare drum.

Student Spotlight: Columbia High School senior Nathan Smith

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On Fri, 10/02/2020 - 09:07 AM

(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Columbia High School senior Nathan Smith.)

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born in Hattiesburg at Forrest General on March 25, 2003.

Q: Where do you attend school? What grade?
A: I’m a senior at Columbia High School.

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

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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.

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

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