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Trojans freshman playmaker Brayson Pittman hauls in a 34-yard touchdown in the first quarter against St. Patrick Friday night.

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Trojans trounce Fighting Irish for homecoming win
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Wed,10/15/25-4:30PM , 1,426 Reads
Prior to kickoff Friday night, West Marion’s coaching staff had some concerns about coming out flat after only getting to practice twice during homecoming week. But the Trojans were more than ready for St. Patrick, scoring seven first-half touchdowns to take down the visiting Fighting Irish 49-6.
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The WorkSmart Foundation was presented with a $5,000 grant Wednesday morning from United Way. From left are WorkSmart Director of Community Engagement Edward Handshaw Jr., WorkSmart Director of Program Development Cherie Rayborn, WorkSmart Director of Credentialing Randall Buchanan, WorkSmart Advisory Board Member Cinnette Smith, Amy Lyon of United Way of Southeast Mississippi and MCDP President Lori Watts.

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Local nonprofit receives United Way grant for workforce readiness
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Wed,10/15/25-3:31PM , 1,472 Reads
The WorkSmart Foundation has been awarded a $5,000 grant from United Way to support its growing workforce development program for high school students in Marion County.
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The Wildcat defense is all smiles after Tyson Brown intercepted a pass Friday night against McComb.

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Wildcats take care of business in battle of the unbeatens
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Wed,10/15/25-11:55AM , 2,543 Reads
Friday night’s matchup was supposed to be a battle of Class 4A heavyweights as Columbia and McComb both stepped onto Walter Payton Field unbeaten. But by the time game clock hit triple zeroes, there was only clear heavyweight — the Columbia Wildcats.
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East Marion announced its homecoming court on Friday. Homecoming Queen Kylie Watts.

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East Marion homecoming court
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