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Wildcats travel to Velma Jackson
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Wed,11/04/20-10:28AM , 2,033 Reads
It’s playoff time for the Columbia Wildcats after they had to forfeit the final game of the regular season with a few players under quarantine. With the forfeit, Columbia dropped to the three seed from Region 8-3A and will have to travel to Camden Friday night to play Velma Jackson (6-1) on the road.
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Both Columbia and West Marion had Friday night off with their games being canceled because of the coronavirus. Columbia had to forfeit, while West got a win.

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Columbia, West football games canceled
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Fri,10/30/20-1:08PM , 4,720 Reads
The Columbia Wildcats were supposed to be playing the Magee Trojans for the Region 8-3A title Friday night, but because of COVID-19 the Wildcats were forced to forfeit the game.
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West Marion High School senior Shawn Polk said he wants to pursue a career in the oilfield in instrumentation.

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Student Spotlight: West Marion High School senior Shawn Polk
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Fri,10/30/20-12:38PM , 2,128 Reads
(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights West Marion High School senior Shawn Polk.)

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born Jan. 18, 2003, in Columbia.

Q: Where do you attend school? What grade?
A: I am a senior at West Marion High School.
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Columbia Academy junior Ben Mitchell stands with the 10 Commandments in the school’s hallway. His podcast, LACIDAR, focuses on the Lord and spreading His word.

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CA student starts faith podcast
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Wed,10/28/20-5:24PM , 1,400 Reads
The majority of juniors in high school are more worried about the weekend or how many social media followers they have than their faith, but Columbia Academy junior Ben Mitchell is different.
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