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After nine seasons at Wayne County and seven at Sumrall, new head softball coach Jamie Powell is excited to turn the Columbia Lady Wildcats into one of the premier programs in the state. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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Powell aims to build championship program

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Managing/Sports Editor
Wed,06/23/21-3:47PM, 11,274 Reads
With Columbia softball coach Greg Arnold returning to Alabama, the Lady Wildcats will be led by a new face in 2022. That new face has had an illustrious career to this point and is looking forward to helping the Lady Wildcats claim their first state title.
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Previewing county elections in 2019

By CHARLIE SMITH CHARLIE SMITH
Tue,01/08/19-5:00PM, 11,266 Reads
This is the big one, the year so many election positions are on the ballot that it’s hard to keep up with them all. And based on the number of qualifiers already for offices in Marion County, it’s going to be a busy political season.
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Animal shelter receives new truck

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Sat,08/11/18-12:00AM, 11,265 Reads
Changes continue to occur at the Columbia-Marion County Animal Shelter and the city’s addition of a new (used) truck will be a big help to Animal Control Officer Brittney Yates and the volunteers that assist in the shelter.
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Walmart grant helps provide helmets for firefighters

By MARK ROGERS MARK ROGERS
Thu,05/24/18-12:00AM, 11,256 Reads
The local outlet of a major retailer has helped the city of Columbia obtain some much needed fire equipment.
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