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West Marion seniors Gracie Odom and Izzy Pittman signed letters of intent to play in college Nov. 21.

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Odom, Pittman sign to play in college
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,12/03/25-12:15PM , 1,474 Reads
West Marion seniors Gracie Odom and Izzy Pittman have helped the Lady Trojans reach heights never before seen in the softball program’s history, and they are set to continue their careers at the next level after signing letters of intent to play collegiately on Nov. 21.
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A property on Church Street was at the center of the Columbia Board of Aldermen meeting Nov. 4 for its need to be cleaned up.

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Resident addresses board on rundown properties
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,12/03/25-11:47AM , 139 Reads
A pair of Church Street properties took center stage during the Board of Aldermen’s meeting Nov. 4 that are causing significant issues for a local property owner.
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West Marion High School students rallied together to collect more than 1,000 cans to donate to the Marion County Food Pantry.

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West Marion High collects 1,272 canned food items
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Wed,12/03/25-11:46AM , 1,893 Reads
At West Marion High School, a class is showing their Trojan hearts for a community service project that has surpassed their teacher’s expectations.
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Witness details fatal Reagan’s Corner shooting
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Tue,12/02/25-11:20AM , 9,773 Reads
A fight at the front counter of Reagan’s Corner the day before Thanksgiving led to the death of 22-year-old Zamarkus Brister, 19-year-old Verkese Conerly being shot and charged with murder and 17-year-old Coreyon Brister being charged with manslaughter.
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