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The Wildcat defense is all smiles after Tyson Brown intercepted a pass Friday night against McComb.

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Wildcats take care of business in battle of the unbeatens

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Wed,10/15/25-11:55AM, 2,541 Reads
Friday night’s matchup was supposed to be a battle of Class 4A heavyweights as Columbia and McComb both stepped onto Walter Payton Field unbeaten. But by the time game clock hit triple zeroes, there was only clear heavyweight — the Columbia Wildcats.
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Lady Cougars star signs with Southwest CC

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Thu,01/15/26-7:00AM, 2,518 Reads

Columbia Academy senior Molly Sistrunk will continue her playing career on the softball diamond after signing a letter of intent with Southwest Mississippi Community College. She played a huge role in leading the Lady Cougars to the program’s first-ever state title in her final season at CA.
Leading the Lady Cougars are, from left, Bryleigh Robertson, Alli Burrell, Charlee Kate Bond, Harper Jones, Ainsley Armstrong, Briley Speights, Kortlyn Bracey, Selia Kilpatrick, Ava Hamilton and Emmi Burrell. Speights was the individual winner for the girls race.

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Lady Cougars win Caleb Coleman Invitational

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Thu,10/23/25-7:00AM, 2,512 Reads
The Columbia Academy Lady Cougars claimed the girls race in the annual Caleb Coleman Invitational on Oct. 14 at CA, while Oak Grove won the boys race.
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Jail Docket: October 16, 2025

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Wed,10/15/25-2:00PM, 2,498 Reads
- Shaun Micca Allen, 47, Carson, arrested by MCSO, charged with controlled substance: possession of Schedule I-II drug (.1 gram-less 2 grams); DUI 1st offense-(1)(b) under the influence of any substance that would impair; tampering with physical evidence.
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