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Jail Docket: October 2, 2025

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Wed,10/01/25-2:26PM, 2,269 Reads
- Alayah Bounds, 18, Sumrall, arrested by CPD, charged with possession of a controlled substance; shoplifting.
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Columbia senior Ashton Daniels captures the corner on a 12-yard run Friday night against North Pike. The playmaker also returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the win.

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Daniels leads CHS to shutout homecoming win

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,10/01/25-12:00PM, 2,261 Reads
Columbia barely needed to break a sweat Friday night as the Wildcats enjoyed a 36-0 homecoming win over North Pike. While the Wildcat offense didn’t showcase its patented explosiveness, Ashton Daniels and the defense more than made up for it.
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The Columbia Wildcats are ready to face Kosciusko for the gold ball today at 4 p.m.

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For the ‘gold ball’: Wildcats face Kosciusko for 4A State Championship

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Fri,12/05/25-8:00AM, 2,225 Reads
When the Class 4A State Championship kicks off in Starkville Friday afternoon, the undefeated Wildcats will have their hands full trying to secure the gold ball against Kosciusko. But Columbia has faced many giants this season and has found a way to win time and time again.
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The Lady Cougars hope to raise another championship trophy this week.

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Lady Cougars advance to State Championship series

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Mon,10/06/25-5:51PM, 2,200 Reads
Five days after claiming the program’s first-ever South State title, the Lady Cougars punched their ticket Saturday to the Class 3A State Championship series with back-to-back wins. Columbia Academy is set to take on Tri-County Academy in a three-game series for the title that starts Tuesday night.
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