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, 14,594,188 Reads
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, 14,585,261 Reads
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, 14,409,368 Reads
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, 13,264,078 Reads
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, 13,229,863 Reads
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

By Staff, 1,688,729 Reads
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, 1,458,033 Reads
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, 803,919 Reads
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, 541,373 Reads
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.