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West Marion's Qavonte Swanigan kicks the game-winning extra point. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 1,125 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:03 PM

The Marion County Football Championship trophy has found a new home on the West side of the mighty Pearl River and the Columbia Wildcats are undefeated no longer.

CA's Trevor Courtney returns a kick. | Photo by Susan Amundson

CA stumbles vs. Wayne

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On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:01 PM

In their bid to get a share of the district title, the Columbia Academy Cougars fell short Friday at home in a 41-22 loss to Wayne Academy and have just one more chance to pick up a win in the regular season.

East Marion's Kevin Johnson looks for room to run. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

Eagles hang tough in Collins loss

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 848 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 04:57 PM

The East Marion Eagles (3-6, 3-1) fell short in their quest Friday night to sew up the Region 8-2A title with an 18-6 road loss to Collins, but they have a lot of positive momentum to build on.

West Marion's Qavonte Swanigan, who kicked the game-winning extra point, screams into the night sky as the Trojans celebrate beating Columbia for the county championship. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

Friday Night Lights: West tops Columbia in OT for county title

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 18,691 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:25 PM

The Marion County Football Championship trophy has found a new home and the Columbia Wildcats are undefeated no longer.

Marion County School Board members, from left, Larry Jenkins, Richard Culliver (board president) and Wendy Hammond discuss business during Monday night’s meeting.

County schools have just 5 cases

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 2,117 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:59 PM

The county schools have been limited to just five coronavirus cases among students and just one teacher has tested positive.

East Marion’s Dyani Weary sets up teammate Destiny Brown for a kill Tuesday against Mize.

Eagles take on Amite County

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 677 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:53 PM

The East Marion Eagles are just two wins away from reaching their ultimate goal: The Class 2A state championship.

Trojans facing St. Andrew's in 2nd round

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 498 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:52 PM

In their first trip to the postseason, the West Marion Trojans made quick of their first-round opponent, Raleigh, in the Class 3A playoffs Tuesday and are now among the final eight teams.

The Lady Cougars, who finished first in the Cathedral Invitational, include, front row, from left, Caitlin McMichael, Briley Speights, Zoey Daley and Madison Bond; back row, Charlee Brees Franks, Macy Robertson, Natalie Ragan, Hannah Rogers, Madelyn McKenzie and Samantha Ragan.

Franks makes CA history

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 937 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:50 PM

The Columbia Academy cross country teams traveled to Natchez for the Cathedral Invitational Oct. 5, and Charlee Brees Franks became the first CA runner since 2013 to win a meet individually.
Franks took the lead with about a half mile to go and pulled away for a 13-second victory with a time of just 20:39.

Clock's run out on activities association

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 520 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:48 PM

It’s time to either disband or completely overhaul the Mississippi High School Activities Association. For far too long the governing body over high schools in Mississippi has been the cause of heartbreak for teenagers.

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

Professional Profile: Mona Nolen

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 1,060 Reads
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.

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