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From left, clockwise, Marion County CPA, County Attorney Drew Foxworth, Chancery Clerk Elisha Moree and Supervisors Raymon Rowell, Blue Green, Tony Morgan, John Moree and Calvin Newsome discuss how to fund the Marion County School District’s budget request. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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Supervisors reject school district’s budget request: Vote to advertise 0.74-mill increase
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,09/01/22-5:02PM , 2,878 Reads
Despite the Marion County School District requesting a 6.48-mill tax increase to fund its budget, the Marion County Board of Supervisors decided to only advertise for a 0.74-mill increase to fund the district’s shortfall on Friday. The supervisors’ decision funds just 11% of the school district’s request.
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West Marion's Jakaden Mark is out to prove he's the best player in Marion County. | Photo by Brad Crowe

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West Marion's 3 Talking Points
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Fri,08/26/22-3:30PM , 4,132 Reads
1) How good is Jakaden Mark, really?: When Jakaden Mark broke out during his sophomore season and tied for the county lead with 11 rushing touchdowns, it seemed like there was a small amount of luck playing a part of it.
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East Marion quarterback LJ Andrews returns for his third season as the Eagles' starting signal caller. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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East Marion's 3 Talking Points
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Fri,08/26/22-2:30PM , 1,370 Reads
1) What will new head coach Jerry Fletcher bring to the table?: There’s a lot of unknown going into the 2022 season for both Fletcher and the Eagles. Because of things outside of his control, he didn’t even get to meet his players until late June, giving the Eagles and him a very short runway going into the season.
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Columbia's Kendale Johnson leaps to one-hand a high pass. | Photo by Brad Crowe

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Columbia's 3 Talking Points
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Fri,08/26/22-11:59AM , 2,577 Reads
1) Who are the next stars?: Last season’s storybook run still feels a bit too good to be true. Columbia featured so much talent that the Wildcats not only won the state title in their first season in Class 4A, but they sent eight players to the next level.
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