All Waste Management collection services, including residential, commercial, and roll-off, will resume regularly scheduled service to our valued customers beginning Monday, February 22, safety and road conditions permitting. Waste Management expects extra heavy volume along all routes, which may precipitate some delays in service.

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State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 6,819 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 4:10 PM

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.

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License Reciprocity, Teacher Loan Repayment Focus of Two Education Bills Passed by Mississippi Senate

By Press Release - Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann , READ MORE > 6,418 Reads
On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 4:57 PM

Below is a press release from the office of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann:

The Senate today passed two bills helping teachers enter the profession—and stay in the profession—in Mississippi. The legislation next heads to the House for consideration.

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The multifaceted role of Black churches in Yalobusha County

By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 5,427 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 4:50 PM

This is the second in a series on Black life, history and culture in Yalobusha County during Black History Month.

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Tunica housing director allegedly stole $765K while turning away needy homeowners

By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 5,197 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 4:55 PM

Mardis Jones, a government contractor, had just secured a sweet deal with the Tunica County Board of Supervisors to run the county’s one-of-a-kind housing rehabilitation program when he got the call from Linda Fay Engle-Harris in late 2014.

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Mississippi State Department of Health Confirms First Case of COVID-19 Variant Strain

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On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 2:20 PM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi State Department of Health:

Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirms the first case of a COVID-19 variant strain in a Mississippi resident.

A case of the B.1.1.7 UK variant strain of COVID-19 was confirmed during routine testing.

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Mississippi teachers, first responders eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 1

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 4,623 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 5:05 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that teachers and first responders in Mississippi can begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines starting on March 1.

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CA splits doubleheader

By Joshua Campbell , READ MORE > 52,741 Reads
On Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:00 AM

Despite being on spring break, the Columbia Academy Cougars got to play a doubleheader last week before the coronavirus suspended their season.

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Columbia High School is pictured Thursday afternoon. Letters were sent home Wednesday informing parents students had tested positive for the coronavirus.

COVID-19 hits Columbia schools

By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 38,522 Reads
On Fri, 08/14/2020 - 9:44 AM

Columbia city schools have been in session for a little more than a week and already are dealing with cases of COVID-19.

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Kiara Foxworth wears a mask while shopping Thursday at Walmart. A reporter observed 50 people entering the store Thursday and 68% were donning masks.

Marion County starting to mask up

By Joshua Campbell , READ MORE > 34,276 Reads
On Fri, 07/17/2020 - 11:19 AM

Although there are still people who choose to shop freely without a mask, more and more people in Marion County are coming around to the concept and choosing to wear masks in public.

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Columbia High School graduate McKinley Newcomer signs a scholarship to play softball at Mississippi Delta Community College July 24. She is joined by, standing, from left, CHS head coach Greg Arnold and her parents, Joe and Victoria Newcomer.

CHS catcher signs with Mississippi Delta CC

By Joshua Campbell , READ MORE > 33,460 Reads
On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 9:49 AM

Although she only got to play eight games her senior year, Columbia High School graduate McKinley Newcomer impressed Mississippi Delta Community College enough over the past several years to earn a scholarship.

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Members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Columbia Police Department investigates a black Mercedes where the victim was located when multiple shots were fired, killing him. By Susan Amundson

Shooting leave one man dead

By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 32,194 Reads
On Sun, 08/30/2020 - 4:57 PM

One man is dead after multiple shots were fired into a vehicle on Hale Street in Columbia Sunday afternoon.

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West Marion's Qavonte Swanigan, who kicked the game-winning extra point, screams into the night sky as the Trojans celebrate beating Columbia for the county championship. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

Friday Night Lights: West tops Columbia in OT for county title

By Joshua Campbell , READ MORE > 31,824 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:25 PM

The Marion County Football Championship trophy has found a new home and the Columbia Wildcats are undefeated no longer.

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Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann

What is Mississippi getting for $350 million a year in workforce development? Leaders vow to find out

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On Thu, 09/24/2020 - 1:49 PM

By ANNA WOLFE

Mississippi today

Mississippi spends roughly $350 million in state and federal funds on workforce development and training each year, a new budget report drafted for the first time this year revealed.

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Columbia's Omar Johnson powers his way into the end zone Friday night at Lawrence County.

Friday Night Lights: CHS, West pitch shutouts

By Joshua Campbell , READ MORE > 25,144 Reads
On Fri, 09/18/2020 - 10:21 PM

The Columbia Wildcats (3-0) and the West Marion Trojans (2-1) pitched shutouts in lopsided victories Friday night, while Columbia Academy (0-5) lost a shootout and East Marion (0-3) dropped a high-scoring affair.

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Bolivar Bullet publisher Scott Coopwood

Big Tech eroding freedoms

By Scott Coopwood , READ MORE > 23,915 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 3:55 PM

During this election cycle perhaps the most vital and heavily viewed platform for political news and debate has been Twitter. Then, up next is Facebook. Founded in 2006, Twitter has 330 million monthly active users and 145 million daily active users.

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Yes, Biden had a chance

By Charles Dunagin , READ MORE > 21,527 Reads
On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 2:26 PM

A couple of months ago an acquaintance asked me if I thought Joe Biden had a chance to win the presidency.

Easy question.

Sure, he has a chance I told him. I wasn’t then and didn’t later predict a Biden win, but anyone except the most ardent believers in Donald Trump must have known Biden had a chance.

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Board smart on sales tax

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On Wed, 07/11/2018 - 8:56 AM

For too long the state and federal governments have either cut spending to local governments or required new spending without allocating any funds for it. That allows politicians at those higher-up levels to brag on themselves without having to bite the bullet and face the on-the-ground consequences.

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Aldermen make school board pick

By Mark Rogers , READ MORE > 14,583,242 Reads
On Thu, 08/02/2018 - 12:00 AM

During a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Columbia Board of Aldermen appointed Eric Lucas to serve on the Columbia School District Board of Trustees.

The 39-year-old is a Columbia High School graduate and works for Jones Companies.

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Town hall meeting set to discuss drugs, addiction

By Mark Rogers , READ MORE > 14,573,737 Reads
On Sat, 07/21/2018 - 12:00 AM

The drug problem is everywhere, tearing families apart and contributing to crime.

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Senate candidates enter stretch run

By Sid Salter , READ MORE > 14,398,941 Reads
On Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:03 AM

STARKVILLE — The major contenders in the 2018 Class II U.S. Senate nonpartisan special election on Nov. 6 left the state’s premier political stump with very different kinds of momentum.

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Rubbish pit relocation discussions continue

By Mark Rogers , READ MORE > 13,253,255 Reads
On Sat, 01/06/2018 - 12:00 AM

With the Columbia-Marion County Airport’s runway expansion nearing, city officials must make a decision soon about where to relocate the rubbish pit next to the airport.

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Board gives superintendent high marks

By Mark Rogers , READ MORE > 13,219,598 Reads
On Thu, 01/25/2018 - 12:00 AM

Columbia School District Trustees say they are pleased with the work of new Superintendent Jason Harris.

The Board completed an evaluation of Harris before the Jan. 11 meeting and talked about Harris and the projects that he has begun since taking the helm on July 1, 2017.

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Basketball scoreboard: Nov. 12-17

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On Wed, 11/21/2018 - 9:52 AM

Columbia Academy

Nov. 13 CA (Boys) 57 Sumrall 30

Nov. 17 CA (Boys) 56 Central Private 26

Nov. 13 CA (Girls) 58 Sumrall 38

Nov. 17 CA (Girls) 59 Central Private 15

West Marion

Nov. 13 WM (Boys) 45 Loyd Star 74

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Lucas takes seat on board, school year begins

By Mark Rogers , READ MORE > 1,448,185 Reads
On Thu, 08/16/2018 - 12:00 AM

Eric Lucas was sworn in as a member of the Columbia School District Board of Trustees Aug. 9, and the board wasted no time getting down to business with the beginning of the school year.

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County schools discuss scores

By Mark Rogers , READ MORE > 794,574 Reads
On Thu, 11/22/2018 - 12:00 AM

The Marion County school board received a report last week outlining the district’s accomplishments and its struggles from the state achievement results released in October.

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Good timing by Entergy

By Jack Ryan , READ MORE > 532,021 Reads
On Sat, 07/08/2017 - 12:00 AM

Whether it was a press release by Entergy Corp. or an answer to a question from an inquisitive reporter, the utility’s announcement of large savings from its membership in a regional grid is very well-timed.