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Alderman Mike Smith and Alderwoman Andrea Porter listen intently during the Feb. 10 Columbia Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall.

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Columbia names new public defender, adjust city roles
By Nichlos Cutrell - Reporter
Fri,02/20/26-12:15PM , 384 Reads
The Columbia Board of Aldermen appointed Mike Kuykendall as the city’s new public defender during its Feb. 3 session, filling a vacancy created by the departure of Shirley Baldwin.
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Southern Jewelry owner Billie Kay Beets is the reigning Junior Auxiliary Citizen of the Year.

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JA Charity Ball approaches, Citizens fly your flags
By staff reports
Fri,02/20/26-11:30AM , 410 Reads
Junior Auxiliary of Columbia will be celebrating the 77th year of its chapter with its annual Charity Ball Feb. 28 at the Dogwood Venue in Sumrall, and JA encourages past Citizens of the Year to fly their flags beginning Feb. 21.
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Senator Joey Fillingane Weekly Report
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Fri,02/20/26-11:27AM , 165 Reads
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West Marion’s prestigious show choir, New Era, placed first in the small-mixed division Saturday at the West Jones Show Choir Invitational. New Era has three more competitions left in its competition season.

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New Era claims places first in multiple categories again
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Fri,02/20/26-10:58AM , 365 Reads
West Marion's show choir "New Era" traveled to Laurel on Saturday to compete in the West Jones Show Choir Invitational at West Jones High School, capping off the day with first place in small-mixed division along with taking home best vocals, best choreography and best show design.
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Columbia names new public defender, adjust city roles

JA Charity Ball approaches, Citizens fly your flags

Senator Joey Fillingane Weekly Report

New Era claims places first in multiple categories again

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