A large crowd was on hand as the Columbia Board of Aldermen passed a new ordinance Tuesday allowing the sale of beer and wine on Sundays and at certain events at the Columbia Expo Center.
Addie Lee Thornhill Price
96, Foxworth
The West Marion High School family is carrying a heavy heart this week after junior basketball player Jamyre’un Hammond died in his Kokomo home early Friday morning.
Hammond shined a bright light into the lives of others, according to his friends, teammates and family.
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.
Downtown will come alive again Friday night, and shoppers will have a chance to visit a variety of merchants and enjoy entertainment and fun for the children.
Candlelight, Carols and Claus is slated to take place downtown from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a host of activities.
A man said by police to have “superhuman strength” fueled by an as-yet-undetermined drug shrugged off a Taser shock and grabbed a shotgun from police during a struggle late Monday on Virginia Avenue.
Police Chief Michael Kelly said it is only by the grace of God that no one died during the confrontation.
Record crowds estimated at between 8,000 and 10,000 lined the streets for Saturday’s Kiwanis Club of Columbia Christmas Parade followed by a light show and fireworks.
The parade featured a little bit of everything, from marching bands to the Honey Island Clydesdales and dozens of floats from local schools, churches and businesses.
The following entities incorporated in Marion County in November, according to records filed with the Mississippi Secretary of State:
• Babs Jewels LLC, 1117 Broadmoor Ave., Columbia
• Loose Ends LLC, 1824 Columbia Purvis Road, Columbia
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested nine people on an array of drug charges and are seeking three more as part of an operation nicknamed “Up to Snow Good.”
According to Sheriff Berkley Hall, the roundup targeted Marion County drug dealers and others found to be in possession of narcotics.
The Columbia High School soccer program picked up its first two wins in its inaugural season Friday night at Moss Point.
The Lady Wildcats (1-6) beat Moss Point 4-0 in a great performance, while the Wildcats (1-3) knocked off the Tigers 2-1.
Columbia Academy
Nov. 13 CA (Boys) 57 Sumrall 30
Nov. 17 CA (Boys) 56 Central Private 26
Nov. 13 CA (Girls) 58 Sumrall 38
Nov. 17 CA (Girls) 59 Central Private 15
West Marion
Nov. 13 WM (Boys) 45 Loyd Star 74
The Marion County school board received a report last week outlining the district’s accomplishments and its struggles from the state achievement results released in October.
Dutharene Rayborn Pittman
80, Kokomo
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Columbia for Dutharene Rayborn Pittman, 80, of Kokomo, who died on Sunday, Nov. 4 in Hattiesburg.
Mamie Marie Robertson Smith
100, Columbia
Vergie Hodges Foxworth
85, Foxworth
Frances Thornhill
90, Thornhill
A large crowd was on hand as the Columbia Board of Aldermen passed a new ordinance Tuesday allowing the sale of beer and wine on Sundays and at certain events at the Columbia Expo Center.
Addie Lee Thornhill Price
96, Foxworth
Dimple Patterson Stuckey
79, Columbia
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Woodlawn Cemetery for Dimple Patterson Stuckey, 79, of Columbia, who died on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at her residence.
The West Marion High School family is carrying a heavy heart this week after junior basketball player Jamyre’un Hammond died in his Kokomo home early Friday morning.
Hammond shined a bright light into the lives of others, according to his friends, teammates and family.
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.
During a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Columbia Board of Aldermen appointed Eric Lucas to serve on the Columbia School District Board of Trustees.
The 39-year-old is a Columbia High School graduate and works for Jones Companies.
The drug problem is everywhere, tearing families apart and contributing to crime.
STARKVILLE — The major contenders in the 2018 Class II U.S. Senate nonpartisan special election on Nov. 6 left the state’s premier political stump with very different kinds of momentum.
With the Columbia-Marion County Airport’s runway expansion nearing, city officials must make a decision soon about where to relocate the rubbish pit next to the airport.
Columbia School District Trustees say they are pleased with the work of new Superintendent Jason Harris.
The Board completed an evaluation of Harris before the Jan. 11 meeting and talked about Harris and the projects that he has begun since taking the helm on July 1, 2017.
Columbia Academy
Nov. 13 CA (Boys) 57 Sumrall 30
Nov. 17 CA (Boys) 56 Central Private 26
Nov. 13 CA (Girls) 58 Sumrall 38
Nov. 17 CA (Girls) 59 Central Private 15
West Marion
Nov. 13 WM (Boys) 45 Loyd Star 74
Eric Lucas was sworn in as a member of the Columbia School District Board of Trustees Aug. 9, and the board wasted no time getting down to business with the beginning of the school year.
The Marion County school board received a report last week outlining the district’s accomplishments and its struggles from the state achievement results released in October.
A former Marion County chief deputy has been arrested on four drug charges.
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.
During a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Columbia Board of Aldermen appointed Eric Lucas to serve on the Columbia School District Board of Trustees.
The 39-year-old is a Columbia High School graduate and works for Jones Companies.
The drug problem is everywhere, tearing families apart and contributing to crime.
STARKVILLE — The major contenders in the 2018 Class II U.S. Senate nonpartisan special election on Nov. 6 left the state’s premier political stump with very different kinds of momentum.
With the Columbia-Marion County Airport’s runway expansion nearing, city officials must make a decision soon about where to relocate the rubbish pit next to the airport.
Columbia School District Trustees say they are pleased with the work of new Superintendent Jason Harris.
The Board completed an evaluation of Harris before the Jan. 11 meeting and talked about Harris and the projects that he has begun since taking the helm on July 1, 2017.
Columbia Academy
Nov. 13 CA (Boys) 57 Sumrall 30
Nov. 17 CA (Boys) 56 Central Private 26
Nov. 13 CA (Girls) 58 Sumrall 38
Nov. 17 CA (Girls) 59 Central Private 15
West Marion
Nov. 13 WM (Boys) 45 Loyd Star 74
Eric Lucas was sworn in as a member of the Columbia School District Board of Trustees Aug. 9, and the board wasted no time getting down to business with the beginning of the school year.
The Marion County school board received a report last week outlining the district’s accomplishments and its struggles from the state achievement results released in October.
Whether it was a press release by Entergy Corp. or an answer to a question from an inquisitive reporter, the utility’s announcement of large savings from its membership in a regional grid is very well-timed.
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