Spend $25, and get a $30 gift certificate.
That's the deal select stores in Columbia are offering customers as part of a Columbian-Progress-sponsored promotion that begins today.
Since arriving at The Columbian-Progress in August 2016, I have been blessed to witness an exorbitant number of extraordinary athletes right here in Marion County.
For the past six years, we have all been lucky to be witnesses to arguably the best ball player to ever hail from Marion County.
While the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the grandest of plans and ruined many birthday celebrations, one Columbia youngster got the joy of celebrating a modified party last week.
Davis Rayborn, son of Jay and Emily Rayborn, celebrated his fifth birthday last Tuesday at home in Columbia with his family.
MCHS Class of 1969 Scholarship
MCHS Class of 1969 is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship to a Columbia High School 2nd semester freshman.
For applications, please contact Charles Lampton (601) 307-9873 or Lorenza Williams (601) 688-3332.
Etoile C. Lowe
92, Foxworth
Memorial services will be held at a later date for Etoile C. Lowe, 92, of Foxworth, who died on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his residence.
As a longtime resident of Marion County, he served our nation faithfully in the United States Army National Guard.
James Rodney Berry Jr.
89, Gulfport
Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Riemann Family Funeral Home in Gulfport for James Rodney Berry Jr., 89, of Gulfport, who died on Tuesday, March 31.
When Philip Gunn explained his support for Gov. Tate Reeves’ decision to implement a statewide shelter-in-place order for Mississippi, the speaker of the House said something curious.
STARKVILLE — One of the real casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic has been our abilities to properly honor the lives of our friends and loved ones. Funerals are indeed on the list of activities limited by social distancing requirements and the rule of 10.
Most churches in Columbia and throughout the United States have closed their doors temporarily, following the advice of public health officials who are asking for no gatherings of more than 10 people to prevent spread of the coronavirus.
