Editor’s Note: This story has been updated from the print version to reflect additional qualifiers through Jan. 3:
The first candidates have qualified in Marion County, including Sheriff Berkley Hall and Circuit Clerk Janette Nolan seeking additional terms.
Although school wasn’t in session last week, all four girls basketball teams were in action as holiday tournaments were rampant throughout the state.
CA hosted the Columbia Academy Holiday Classic, with West Marion visiting the private school as one of four participants.
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.
The Mississippi Real Estate Commission has suspended the license of a Columbia real estate broker for six months.
The commission punished Fred Buhrer after finding he allowed agent Mickey Webb to sell real estate under him while Webb’s license was inactive, according to an agreement between Buhrer and the commission signed on Aug. 7.
Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail by local law enforcement agencies from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23. The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction.
Time to ‘fess up about 2018’s garden foibles and failures. I’ve had ‘em.
Some garden experts opine that it’s best to always be positive. But as much as I’d like to gloss over how gardening isn’t always rosy, I’d rather maintain credibility with folks who know better. So here are some highlights of the low points.
The following land transactions were listed as completed in the Marion County Chancery Clerk’s Office during the week of Dec. 17:
Dec. 17
• Cable South Media III LLC to Uniti Leasing XI LLC for property.
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.
Friday, Dec. 21
The following marriage license applications were received by the Marion County Circuit Clerk’s Office during the week of Dec. 17:
• Christopher Draven Keyes of Monticello and Leah Rose Polk of Foxworth.
• Terrence Gibran Dillon of Sandy Hook and Latonya Clevette Mark of Sandy Hook.
A philanthropist and community builder from Pensacola, Fla., will be the featured speaker at the annual Marion County Development Partnership banquet.
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