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Construction students build wheelchair-accessible hunting house for local sportsman
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Sat,12/27/25-5:00PM , 1,257 Reads
Students in the construction program at the Marion County Carl Loftin Career and Technology Center are putting their skills to work on a project with a purpose.
They are building a wheelchair-accessible hunting house for a community member who uses a wheelchair but still wants to enjoy time in the woods.
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The welding students receive training to help propel them in their careers as experienced welders.

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Welding students build skills through hands-on training
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Sat,12/27/25-8:00AM , 824 Reads
MARION COUNTY — Welding students at the Marion County Carl Loftin Career and Technology Center are gaining valuable hands-on experience as they develop the skills needed for future careers in the skilled trades.
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Fall 2025 adult, graduate and online dean's list
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Fri,12/26/25-5:00PM , 532 Reads
JACKSON, MS –Congratulations to the following students for being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 Dean's List.
Monette Dampier of Columbia.
Jnijha Mark of Columbia.
Kristen Smith of Columbia.
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Letter to the Editor: Thank you – A celebration of resilience
By JASON HARRIS
Fri,12/26/25-10:00AM , 616 Reads
Dear Editor,
On behalf of the Columbia Board of Trustees and the Columbia School District, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Columbia community for your faithful support of our Columbia High School Football Team, the 2025 MHSAA 4A State Champions!
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