For too long the state and federal governments have either cut spending to local governments or required new spending without allocating any funds for it. That allows politicians at those higher-up levels to brag on themselves without having to bite the bullet and face the on-the-ground consequences.
A Columbia woman is facing one count of misdemeanor child neglect after her four children were found in her car while she shopped at Walmart Monday.
Amber Fairburn, 25, of Columbia, was arrested by Columbia police shortly before noon, according to Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Harrison.
A passing motorist found some unusual roadkill on Gill Street Wednesday morning – a ball python.
The exotic snake native to Africa had been hit by a car, according to the man who picked it up.
(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights new Columbia High School principal Braxton Stowe.)
Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born in Fayette, Ala., Dec. 1, 1986.
Q: Where did you attend school?
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The Columbia 6u softball all-stars made a great run in the X-Play State Tournament in Monticello to place fourth in the state.
After withstanding a haymaker in the form of a 23-4 loss Friday night to Lawrence County, the Sweetees rebounded to eliminate two teams in consecutive games in impressive fashion Saturday afternoon.
Volunteers at the Columbia Animal Shelter say the county-owned building that houses it is in “horrendous shape” and they are looking for ways to make improvements.
A group of citizens recently approached the Marion County Board of Supervisors with concerns about the conditions at the Airport Road facility.
The following marriage license applications were received by the Marion County Circuit Clerk’s Office during the week of July 2:
• Julius Brian Norman of Columbia and Summer Leigh Johnson of Tyletown.
• William Gregory Cox of Foxworth and Pamela Idadell McNabb of Foxworth.
Slightly less revenue from local sources means a lean budget for the Columbia School District.
At a public hearing June 28, Business Manager Kim Rogers spoke about the numbers for the 2019 budget as compared to 2018. No members of the public attended the hearing.
Marion County School District officials are still fine tuning the budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year, but a public hearing last week showed what the predicted numbers are.
Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail by local law enforcement agencies over the past week. The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction.
For too long the state and federal governments have either cut spending to local governments or required new spending without allocating any funds for it. That allows politicians at those higher-up levels to brag on themselves without having to bite the bullet and face the on-the-ground consequences.
Organizers are planning for up to 5,000 people in downtown Columbia for Freedom Fest Saturday, and they shared information about street closures, parking, where to see fireworks and other logistics during a final meeting Friday.
The driver who fled a roadblock this week before crashing on U.S. 98, killing two passengers, was charged Friday afternoon.
Two crashes that occurred during a pursuit in Marion County Tuesday night have left two people dead and two others, including a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy, injured.
Dead are Damian Swarptue, 26, of Hattiesburg and Lacurtis Floyd, 22, of McComb.
Columbia man’s yard sign yields romantic results
“Girlfriend Wanted No Drugs.”
That’s how it started. Four simple words from a simple man.
Young team rebounds for 2 big wins
The Columbia 7u all-stars are only a couple wins away from clinching a berth in their state tournament after a good showing this past weekend.
Beach allegedly part of $200M health care scheme
A former Columbia resident is among four people arrested this week in a more than $200 million compounding pharmacy fraud investigation.
(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Champion’s Way owner Anthony Payton.)
Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born Nov. 17, 1989, in Hattiesburg and have always lived there except for one year I lived in Huntsville, Ala.
The Columbia Board of Aldermen Tuesday accepted a $2,400 bid to tear down one of the many dilapidated houses on the list of blighted properties.
Doyle Miller Excavating will demolish and remove the debris from 518 Bullis St. after submitting the lowest of three bids. MML Enterprises bid $2,475 and Bates and Son Dozer LLC $2,700.
Marion County was well represented on the Meridian Community College diamond at the State Games last week.
Columbia Academy outfielders Slade Wilks and Drew Havard joined West Marion starting pitcher Shelby Terrell on the District 7 team, which played three games in three days.
For too long the state and federal governments have either cut spending to local governments or required new spending without allocating any funds for it. That allows politicians at those higher-up levels to brag on themselves without having to bite the bullet and face the on-the-ground consequences.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a shooting that left a person injured this afternoon.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking a man who is considered armed and dangerous in connection with a death investigation.
Chief Deputy Jamie Singley said late Saturday that authorities are seeking Ronnie Smith of the Kokomo area.
A woman is dead and a man was injured after being shot near Foxworth late Friday in what investigators say appears to have been a domestic dispute.
Tamaneka Murree Alexander, 30, of Foxworth, died Friday night as a result of her injuries, Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall said in a news release Monday.
A former Marion County chief deputy has been arrested on four drug charges.
Some jobs and tax revenue will be returning to Columbia as Ramey’s Marketplace is coming to U.S. 98 in the building formerly occupied by Winn-Dixie.
Thomas Hodges, a spokesman for the family-owned, Purvis-based company, said the grocery store will employ approximately 100 people and will open before Thanksgiving.
Columbia Police Chief Mike Cooper announced his resignation Monday, and the Board of Aldermen hired Michael Kelly as his replacement during a special meeting Monday.
The attendees at last week’s Marion County School District Board of Education meeting enjoyed a little entertainment before getting down to business.
Ask just about any driver in Columbia, and they’ll tell you one of the city’s worst streets is Sumrall Road beside Walmart.
The half-mile stretch between U.S. 98 and Broad Street is filled with ruts that frequently develop potholes.
A woman with Marion County ties was among five people who died on the state’s roadways during the extended Thanksgiving holiday, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
For too long the state and federal governments have either cut spending to local governments or required new spending without allocating any funds for it. That allows politicians at those higher-up levels to brag on themselves without having to bite the bullet and face the on-the-ground consequences.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a shooting that left a person injured this afternoon.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking a man who is considered armed and dangerous in connection with a death investigation.
Chief Deputy Jamie Singley said late Saturday that authorities are seeking Ronnie Smith of the Kokomo area.
A woman is dead and a man was injured after being shot near Foxworth late Friday in what investigators say appears to have been a domestic dispute.
Tamaneka Murree Alexander, 30, of Foxworth, died Friday night as a result of her injuries, Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall said in a news release Monday.
A former Marion County chief deputy has been arrested on four drug charges.
Some jobs and tax revenue will be returning to Columbia as Ramey’s Marketplace is coming to U.S. 98 in the building formerly occupied by Winn-Dixie.
Thomas Hodges, a spokesman for the family-owned, Purvis-based company, said the grocery store will employ approximately 100 people and will open before Thanksgiving.
Columbia Police Chief Mike Cooper announced his resignation Monday, and the Board of Aldermen hired Michael Kelly as his replacement during a special meeting Monday.
The attendees at last week’s Marion County School District Board of Education meeting enjoyed a little entertainment before getting down to business.
Ask just about any driver in Columbia, and they’ll tell you one of the city’s worst streets is Sumrall Road beside Walmart.
The half-mile stretch between U.S. 98 and Broad Street is filled with ruts that frequently develop potholes.
A woman with Marion County ties was among five people who died on the state’s roadways during the extended Thanksgiving holiday, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
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