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Columbia's BJ Lee inks a scholarship with Holmes Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday while surrounded by friends and family.

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Lee targets D-1 future after signing with Holmes
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/06/26-5:00PM , 1,237 Reads
Columbia senior BJ Lee, who was arguably the most versatile player on the Wildcats in 2025, officially inked a letter of intent to continue his football and academic career at Holmes Community College on National Si
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Onesha Virgil charged with first-degree murder
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Fri,02/06/26-4:04PM , 7,864 Reads
Onesha Virgil has been indicted for first-degree murder in the shooting death of Demyrean Virgil on Sept. 7, 2024.

Onesha Virgil was indicted Friday and arrested by the Columbia Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and is currently in transport to the Marion County Regional Correctional Facility.
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Columbia's Kavion Newson inks a scholarship with Southwest Mississippi Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday while surrounded by friends and family.

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Newson signs with Southwest
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/06/26-4:00PM , 1,254 Reads
Columbia defensive back Kavion Newson officially signed his letter of Intent to play for Southwest Mississippi Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday.
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The new Driver Service Bureau will open on Monday and is located at 153 Partnership Way.

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New Driver Service Bureau opens Monday in Columbia
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/06/26-3:15PM , 1,057 Reads
Marion County residents will regain local access to licensing services next week when the Mississippi Department of Public Safety officially opens a new Driver Service Bureau (DSB) location on Monday.
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