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Columbia High School graduate McKinley Newcomer signs a scholarship to play softball at Mississippi Delta Community College July 24. She is joined by, standing, from left, CHS head coach Greg Arnold and her parents, Joe and Victoria Newcomer.

CHS catcher signs with Mississippi Delta CC

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:49 AM

Although she only got to play eight games her senior year, Columbia High School graduate McKinley Newcomer impressed Mississippi Delta Community College enough over the past several years to earn a scholarship.

Sarah Torres of ER Assist discusses coronavirus expenses potentially being reimbursed.

County discusses loan for tornado cleanup

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:13 AM

The Marion County Board of Supervisors is stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to figure out how to pay for damages from the April 19 EF-4 tornado and is considering a tax increase if it doesn’t get declared a natural disaster by FEMA.

West Marion rising senior Jayden Duncan bats against Columbia Academy in April. He committed to Mississippi Southwest Community College Monday.

West star commits to Southwest

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:05 AM

West Marion is sending yet another talented baseball player to the junior college level with rising senior Jayden Duncan committing to play at Southwest Mississippi Community College Monday.
Duncan said it means everything him to have the opportunity to play at the next level.

A bridge under construction on Old 35 South is pictured from April.

County makes progress on bridges

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:03 AM

County Engineer Jeff Dungan briefed the Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning and informed them of the status of various road and bridge repair projects.

The blue stripe represents wisdom and confidence. The red stripe represents our passion for our state and our determination to make it better. The white center represents our bright future where the two meanings meet. Because wisdom, confidence, passion and determination are what it takes to make sure our future is bright for all of Mississippi. In its familiarity we are bonded together as Mississippians.

Columbia native submits flag designs

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 09:56 AM

A Columbia native has submitted three designs for the new state flag along with a letter with his reasoning behind his designs.

Kelsey Robbins is set to begin her first year teaching at Columbia High School after previously working at East Marion. She said she’s excited to work at Columbia because of the school’s advanced technology.

Professional Profile: Kelsey Robbins

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 09:36 AM

(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Columbia High School teacher Kelsey Robbins.)

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born in Redding, Calif., Feb. 19, 1986.

CA head coach Kyle Wilks talks to the Lady Cougars.

Lady Cougars learn on the fly

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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:51 AM

Prep sports are back as the Columbia Academy softball team began its season Friday and took the field five times in a four-day span.

Stuart Magee at Mississippi College

Former CHS star named to MS College all-decade team

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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:46 AM

Former Columbia High School baseball star Stuart Magee recently earned the distinct recognition of being named to the Mississippi College All-Decade Team for his outstanding performance for the Choctaws on the diamond.

Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Chief discusses a budget increase for the county’s volunteer fire departments.

VFD seek increase

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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:38 AM

A request from the Marion County Volunteer Fire Service for a funding increase produced crickets from the Board of Supervisors Monday morning.

Branch Director Mona Swayze addresses the board.

Library lobbies for grant money

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On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:23 AM

Renovations at the Columbia-Marion County Library are underway, and with the help of a potential grant Branch Director Mona Swayze wants every aspect of the building to be brand new.

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