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Columbia Academy once again dominated the Waldo Cleland Cougar Classic, placing first out of 60 schools last week at the Expo Center.

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CA archers defend home turf at 11th annual Cougar Classic

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/20/26-2:00PM, 420 Reads
Local Archers from Columbia Academy outshot a field of 60 schools, securing the top overall score at the 11th Annual Waldo Cleland Cougar Classic held Feb. 10-13.
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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

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Fri,02/20/26-11:30AM, 400 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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Gabriel May of Columbia is continuing his military journey as he completes his Judge Advocate General officer training at the University of Virginia.

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May continues distinguished path in law, military service and leadership

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Fri,02/20/26-10:00PM, 395 Reads
Charlottesville, VA — Gabriel May is continuing his distinguished journey in law and public service as he completes Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer training at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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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 NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/20/26-12:15PM, 379 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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CA archers defend home turf at 11th annual Cougar Classic

JA Charity Ball approaches, Citizens fly your flags

May continues distinguished path in law, military service and leadership

Columbia names new public defender, adjust city roles

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