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Diversity discussed at city meeting
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 1,077 Reads
On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:49 PM

The topic of diversity, or the lack thereof, was discussed Tuesday night at the Columbia Board of Aldermen meeting.
Charles Lampton and the Rev. R.T. McGowan addressed the board with their concerns of the lack of minority participation in the downtown Christmas celebration.

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Columbia police squad cars get makeovers
READ MORE > 1,086 Reads
On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:43 PM

The Columbia Police Department was recently gifted with two Dodge Chargers receiving facelifts. The vehicles were painted white, at no charge, from Beal’s Collision Center, and Southern Security & Safety Solutions provided a donation to apply the updated graphics on the cars. 

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Museum expanding and refurbishing
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 836 Reads
On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:37 PM

The Marion County Historical Museum and Archives is being expanded and refurbished to house large exhibits of at least 800 square feet and host programs and meetings for 50 to 60 people. The building, located on Second Street, was also once the old 1907 Gulf & Ship Island Train Depot.

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Ware named new General Manager at PRVEPA
READ MORE > 835 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 02:40 PM

Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association announced this week the beginning of a new era of leadership under the direction of the cooperative’s sixth General Manager, Matthew Ware.

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Marion General gets COVID vaccine
READ MORE > 951 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 02:28 PM

Employees at Forrest Health’s western hospitals -- Marion General Hospital in Columbia, Jefferson Davis Community Hospital in Prentiss, and Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown -- started receiving COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, December 29.

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CHS starts on new stadium
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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 02:08 PM

As cranes worked in the background, Columbia High School broke ground Monday morning on its new football stadium that is sure to be a crown jewel in Marion County. 

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Junior Auxiliary Charity Ball set for Jan. 23
By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 832 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 01:58 PM

The Junior Auxiliary Charity Ball is set for Saturday, Jan. 23 at the new National Guard Armory on U.S. 98. Cocktail hour will be from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m., and the main event will begin at 8 p.m.

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Photo by Susan Amundson The daughter/mother duo of Karlie Jordan, left, and Angela Jordan, right, both participated as angels in the live nativity production each night it was presented.
Making the trip to tell the story
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 1,106 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 01:21 PM

The Experience Columbia Christmas celebration is a special event for everyone young and old. People from all over come to feast on the lights, ice skating, The Grinch train, Candyland Tram and to see Santa. They also come to see something else: The true meaning of Christmas.

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New Year to come in Columbia style
READ MORE > 1,345 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 01:18 PM

On Thursday, there will be a party downtown as everyone anxiously awaits to kick out 2020 and usher in a hopefully better 2021. Experience Columbia is determined to see 2021 come in the right way.

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Mississippi Health Department answer vaccine questions
READ MORE > 1,039 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 01:14 PM

When will the vaccine arrive?
• We have received initial doses of Pfizer vaccine – a total of 25,000 are being shipped.
• Front-line emergency staff in hospitals, and residents and staff of long-term care facilities will be our first priority for vaccination.

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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
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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

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