Columbia and Marion County aren't expected to face the catastrophic flooding from the Pearl River that Jackson has experienced this past week, although officials are making preparations to face whatever the river brings.
With the Pearl River at 23.48 feet in Columbia as of 7:15 this morning, Mississippi 587 has been closed between Foxworth and Morgantown, according the Morgantown Fire Department.
Old Mississippi 35 South is also closed between the Ball Mill's Voting Precinct and north of Hurricane Creek Road.
The American Red Cross has set up a shelter at New Life Church on Eagle Day Avenue for people whose homes have been affected by the rising flood waters. At 1:15 p.m. today the Pearl River was at 25.13 feet and still expected to crest sometime on Sunday at 25.5 feet.
The Columbia Academy Cougars are Class 3A state champions after controlling the action from start to finish against Carroll Academy in the title game at Canton Academy to win 53-37 Saturday night.
Columbia Academy (35-2) only trailed during the first minute of the game and suffocated Carroll’s offense.
The end of basketball season in Marion County is closing in swiftly with three teams being eliminated from the playoffs Tuesday night.
Benny L. Brady
68, Houma, La.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Colonial Funeral Home for Benny L. Brady, 68, of Houma, La., who died on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Houma.
Burial followed in New Bunker Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Kevin Shows officiated at the services.
One thing pitchers must be willing to do to reach the next level in their progression is evolve.
Monday, Feb. 10
Medical, 161 Duncan Road, 1:41 p.m., Foxworth and Southwest Marion responded.
Medical, 647 Clearview Drive, 2:34 p.m., Columbia responded.
Vehicle accident-unknown injuries, Columbia Purvis Road/Sistrunk Road, 3:40 p.m., Pine Burr responded.
Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail from Feb 10 to Feb 16. The C-P will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at 736-2611 for corrections.
Vivian Ashlock, 21, Columbia, arrested by CPD, charged with FTA warrant; shoplifting warrant.
Magnolia State Rabbit Breeders Association Youth Rabbit Show, Feb. 22
The Magnolia State Rabbit Breeders Association will have a triple open double youth rabbit show at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Columbia Expo Center. Admission is free to the public.
Three young ballerinas from Marion County have a chance to take their dreams a step further when they compete in the International Ballet Competition Youth America Grand Prix Semi-Finals in Dallas this weekend.
OXFORD – With eyes on increasing job opportunities and boosting the economy, business leaders and brothers Jim and Thomas Duff, both Columbia natives, have committed $26 million to the construction of a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering and mathematics facility at the University of Mississippi.
Columbia and Marion County aren't expected to face the catastrophic flooding from the Pearl River that Jackson has experienced this past week, although officials are making preparations to face whatever the river brings.
Wednesday was a dream come true for 10 gridiron stars across Marion County as they signed letters of intent to play at the next level on National Signing Day.
Columbia High School had a record-setting seven players sign scholarships, while West Marion had two players and East Marion one.
Marion County has been placed under two severe weather warnings with a storm fast approaching.
The county is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5 p.m. and on tornado watch until 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Both were issued at 3:58 p.m.
The Marion County Board of Supervisors approved a temporary location Tuesday for the Columbia-Marion County Public Library as tornado repairs continue.
With the Pearl River at 23.48 feet in Columbia as of 7:15 this morning, Mississippi 587 has been closed between Foxworth and Morgantown, according the Morgantown Fire Department.
Old Mississippi 35 South is also closed between the Ball Mill's Voting Precinct and north of Hurricane Creek Road.
Marion County is grieving the loss of what it feels like “one of its own” following a fatal accident that claimed the life of former Columbia resident Forrest Phillips and another man.
Phillips, 60, of Hattiesburg was killed in a head-on collision at 9:54 p.m. Tuesday in Walthall County near the Pike County line.
The Columbia Academy Lady Cougars pulled off a memorable comeback in the south state consolation game Saturday afternoon, with Maggie Wilks punctuating an 8-0 run over the final 1:45 with a mid-range game-winning shot with 5 seconds left in a 35-33 victory over host Lamar Christian.
PURVIS -- It wasn’t without a fight, but the Columbia Academy Cougars claimed the Class 3A south state championship Saturday night with a 59-44 over Clinton Christian at Lamar Christian.
Sarah Louise Ramsay
93, Columbia
Harold “Bud” Morgan
93, Foxworth
Patsy Nell Lillis Morris
84, Columbia
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.
Clinton L. Brady
89, Foxworth
Buford Giles Loftin Sr.
78, Columbia
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.
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.
