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Editorial: Hard to give up pandemic benefits

Wed,10/08/25-8:24PM, 1,049 Reads 25,431 Statewide
When the U.S. was dealing with a once-in-a-century pandemic, government at all levels distributed lots of extra financial assistance and relaxed numerous regulations in an effort to keep the economy afloat and society functioning.
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Surrounded by the support of friends and family, CA’s Noah Fortenberry officially inks his National Letter of Intent to Belhaven on Tuesday.

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CA quarterback signs with Belhaven

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,02/25/26-1:30PM, 1,047 Reads
Standing at the center of the Columbia Academy Fine Arts Building, surrounded by the teammates and coaches he led on Friday nights, Noah Fortenberry officially traded his Cougars orange for Belhaven University Green
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East Marion quarterback Bentley Blansett and the Eagles bounced back Oct. 30 to beat Collins and secure the district title.

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Eagles use ground and pound to pull away late at Collins

By JACKSON HOWELL JACKSON HOWELL - Gridiron Contributor
Thu,11/06/25-4:00PM, 1,040 Reads
Heading into the regular season finale against Collins, East Marion knew what it needed to do – take care of business and ride the bus home as district champs. Mission accomplished, as the Eagles outscored the Tigers 16-0 in the fourth quarter to win 30-14.
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Welding students, Camden Creel and Devin Beach of Marion County, recently competed in the Darby Ledet Welding Competition.

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Marion County welding students compete in Darby Ledet Welding Competition

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Fri,01/09/26-10:00AM, 1,037 Reads
Welding students, Camden Creel and Devin Beach, from the Marion County Career and Technology Center recently put their skills to the test while competing in the Darby Ledet Welding Competition held at the Greene County Vocational-Technical Center.
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