Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail by local law enforcement agencies from Dec. 17 to Dec. 21. The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction.
A trial is scheduled for March 15 for a Columbia man appealing a misdemeanor conviction that he says was the result of unfair treatment from police.
Myjellious McKenzie filed notice of appeal of the Columbia Municipal Court verdict on Feb. 7 in Marion County Circuit Court.
A special prosecutor has been appointed to hear charges filed against two Columbia police officers by real estate broker Richard Lokey.
Circuit Judge Anthony Mozingo selected Forrest County Prosecuting Attorney Pam Castle to handle the case after Marion County Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Hahn recused himself.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is taking the lead role in the investigation of a man who alleges a Columbia police officer pointed a gun at him during an interview.
Editor’s Note: Information printed in the “Fire Report” comes via the responding department(s). The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction or clarification.
Monday, Feb. 4
The following land transactions were filed in Marion County Chancery Court during the week ending Feb. 1:
Jan. 28
• Janice Cox Milam to James Peak and Carol Peak
• Brett Jones LLC to Bullock Family Revocable Trust
Dreary weather is forcing me to stay indoors, but I am comforted by my cherished potted tropical plants. Some, however, are really ugly to visitors, which makes me love ‘em even more.
Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail by local law enforcement agencies from Dec. 17 to Dec. 21. The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction.
New law lets electric co-ops provide but costs are barrier
A new law allows rural electric cooperatives to provide broadband internet service, but doing so in sparsely populated areas may prove too expensive.
Tickets go on sale for Columbia High School’s 41st annual musical at noon Saturday, and Musical Director Kim Walley said they always go fast for a Disney production.
“The Little Mermaid” will hit the stage March 1 and March 2 in the Crystelle Ford Auditorium at 7 each night.
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