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The Lady Cougars varsity squad features, front row, from left, Taylor Berard, Briley Sullivan, Macey Branch, Kate Fortenberry, Carlee Pounds, Harley Herring and Macie Wilks; back row, Maggie Smith, Molly Sauls, Maggie Wilks, Alana Bullock, Presley Dease, Abi Williams, Abbey Peavey, Allie Watts and Maycee McKenzie.

Lady Cougars aim to build on late surge
By Joshua Campbell - Managing/Sports Editor, 251 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 01:15 PM
A year ago, the Columbia Academy Lady Cougars finished the season on a tear as they entered the 16-team Class 3A State Tournament as a bottom-four seed and finished as the No. 4 team in the state.
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Mary’s Angel Ministries hosts giveaway for elderly
By Joshua Campbell, 178 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 09:38 AM
Despite the blistering heat Friday, Mary’s Angel Ministries hosted an elderly giveaway at City Park where members gave box fans and cases of water to senior citizens.
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Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram, an East Marion alum, hosted his first annual football camp Saturday at Oak Grove High School with more than 500 campers present. Abram brought a host of NFL players with him to help out, along with CHS head coach Chip Bilderback and former East Marion coach Kevin Jackson.

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Abram camp delivers on fun, competition
By Joshua Campbell, 257 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 04:43 PM
With the sun beating down on the turf of Oak Grove High School Saturday morning, more than 500 young ballers took to the gridiron to compete in Johnathan Abram’s first annual football camp.
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Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram, an East Marion alum, hosted his first annual football camp Saturday at Oak Grove High School with more than 500 campers present. Abram brought a host of NFL players with him to help out, along with CHS head coach Chip Bilderback and former East Marion coach Kevin Jackson.

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Abram camp delivers on fun, competition
By Joshua Campbell, 287 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 04:37 PM
With the sun beating down on the turf of Oak Grove High School Saturday morning, more than 500 young ballers took to the gridiron to compete in Johnathan Abram’s first annual football camp.
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Why Columbia schools return in July
By Joshua Campbell, 297 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:43 AM
There has been a lot of confusion and speculation as to why the Columbia School District is returning to the classroom in July rather than a traditional August start time.
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Multi-sport athletics vs. specializing
By Joshua Campbell - Managing/Sports Editor, 884 Reads
Fri, 07/16/2021 - 02:20 PM
An age-old debate in youth athletics is inching its way more and more to the forefront with high school athletes leaving school altogether to play professionally and collegiate players finally being able to make money off their own brand, image and likeness.
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Duckworth hosting fun back-to-school event
By Joshua Campbell, 587 Reads
Fri, 07/16/2021 - 09:27 AM
Next Saturday, Duckworth Park will be host to a fun-filled event that will include water gun games, a kickball tournament, a cook-off and more.
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Tree smashes apartment, mom rescues daughter
By Joshua Campbell, 333 Reads
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 11:02 AM
Monday morning started like any other for Ohsha Keys and her daughter, Oceana Hall, in their Hendricks Street apartment. That was until Keys heard something “pop real loud” as a large pine tree was uprooted roughly 50 feet away and crashed into her apartment, trapping Hall in her room.
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Police chief addresses City Park vandalism, visits La. park for ideas
By Joshua Campbell, 875 Reads
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 10:44 AM
Columbia and Marion County citizens have been concerned with the vandalism at City Park for quite some time, but with help from the community and a big project in the works, it can be quelled.
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The role 1 superintendent has in athletics
By Joshua Campbell, 2,113 Reads
Fri, 07/02/2021 - 10:14 AM
When success in athletics is considered, particularly at the high school level, there are a whole lot of people who get credit before an administrator is considered. If an administrator is considered, it’s usually always a principal or assistant principal who supported a team or fought for funding.
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