The first case of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Marion County, the Mississippi Department of Health announced this morning.
A total of 42 new cases were identified, bringing the statewide total to 249 cases with one death.
The Marion County Courthouse remains open during normal business hours, but officials are asking to call the office you are needing first before coming in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
As the new numbers were released this morning by the Mississippi Department of Health, Marion County has had two more cases confirmed of COVID-19.
In a time where most people are staying home in an effort to flatten the curve of the coronavirus, some Marion County women are using their time to help Marion General Hospital.
As COVID-19 overtakes the routine of people at schools, churches and businesses, another area is also being affected by this virus: the funeral business.
Columbia managers and owners shared what it being done to combat the virus while still doing what they can to honor the deceased.
Dr. Charles Griffith refers to the swing bed unit at Marion General Hospital as the “Dollar General of health care.”
“Because we think you should get quality care for lower prices,” he said.
A Columbia woman and her fiancé on Tuesday finally got plane tickets back to the United States after a harrowing experience being stuck in Guatemala as much of the world's transportation system shut down because of the coronavirus.
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HATTIESBURG — In an effort to help answer questions for the community, Forrest General Hospital has created a hot line for anyone calling into the hospital with general questions regarding COVID-19 or other general questions related to visitors, symptoms, supplies, etc.
The closest he’s ever come to dying, Henry O. Johnson says, was during a typhoon in Okinawa in 1945. Navy records report 92 mph winds sending 35-foot waves that battered ships, sinking 12 and grounding 222. The human toll was 36 sailors killed, 100 seriously injured.
The first case of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Marion County, the Mississippi Department of Health announced this morning.
A total of 42 new cases were identified, bringing the statewide total to 249 cases with one death.
STARKVILLE —While the state of Mississippi currently has no known or reported cases, the growing global concern over probable U.S. impacts from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic certainly should not be wasted on Mississippians.
The Columbia school board discussed plans today during a special meeting for a likely school closure in response to the coronavirus pandemic, although an official decision regarding shutting down schools remains pending an announcement from Gov. Tate Reeves Thursday.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office had a busy weekend with the execution of Operation “JohnVoyage,” which netted 25 arrests on Saturday.
Capt. Pete Williams said in a news release today that those facing drug charges include:
Marion Shirley Bourn
72, Oak Vale
No services have been made at this time for Marion Shirley Bourn, 72, of Oak Vale, who died on Monday, March 16, 2020 in Magnolia.
The Mississippi State Fire Marshal's Office said this morning it has completed its investigation into a home explosion in Marion County.
The Marion County Courthouse remains open during normal business hours, but officials are asking to call the office you are needing first before coming in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
As the new numbers were released this morning by the Mississippi Department of Health, Marion County has had two more cases confirmed of COVID-19.
The Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association announced Tuesday morning that it will close its lobbies at its offices in Columbia, Wiggins, Hattiesburg and Purvis, but its customers can still conduct business at drive throughs.
In a time where most people are staying home in an effort to flatten the curve of the coronavirus, some Marion County women are using their time to help Marion General Hospital.
After a four-month absence, Marion County School Board President Keith Stuckey was able to attend the meeting Monday.
Stuckey suffered two strokes and has been going through rehabilitation. Before he opened the meeting with prayer, he addressed the audience.
Harold “Bud” Morgan
93, Foxworth
Clinton L. Brady
89, Foxworth
Many county officials in Mississippi received raises in a 2019 bill passed by the Legislature. That included 5% more for chancery and circuit clerks, plus additional fees for constables and coroners.
Buford Giles Loftin Sr.
78, Columbia
Royce Goar
88, Columbia
Robin Elizabeth Parker
50, Columbia
Charles H. Moree
83, Columbia
Patricia Carruth Sanders
89, Greensboro, N.C.
A private celebration of life was held for Patricia Carruth Sanders, 89, of Greensboro, N.C., who died on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Greensboro, N.C.
David Allen Watts
85, Hattiesburg
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.
