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Elias “Big Baby” Johnson flies into home plate after crushing a two-run homer Friday night against Mount Olive.

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Eagles offense explodes to run-rule Mount Olive

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East Marion’s offense has proved to be feast or famine this season, and the Eagles left no crumbs Friday night as they connected for seven extra-base hits, including a home run, to run-rule Mount Olive at home.
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Columbia’s championship honored by legislature

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The Columbia High School football team, which won the Class 4A State Championship in December at Mississippi State, was proudly recognized by the Mississippi State Legislature for its outstanding accomplishment. The Wildcats defeated Kosciusko 6-0 to win the title.
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