Grace Bourne
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Trailer involved in family dispute burns down Tuesday
By CHARLIE SMITH,
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:00am
A property owner in northeast Marion County reported she saw a relative coming out of a trailer on her property just before a blaze burned it down Tuesday morning.
Arson investigators were set to come to the scene at 137 Russell Lane Wednesday. It has a Sumrall address but is in the Christian Union community in Marion County.
East’s biggest prospect chooses Jones
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL,
Sat, 04/20/2019 - 12:00am
East Marion superstar big man John Rawls elected to forego opportunities to play Division I basketball next season and instead will take his talents to Ellisville to play at Jones County Junior College after signing Thursday morning.
Jail Docket: April 18, 2019
By STAFF,
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:00am
Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail by local law enforcement agencies from April 8 to April 14. The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction.
UPS truck, semi collide
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Sat, 04/20/2019 - 12:00am
A UPS truck and an 18-wheeler crashed in slick conditions Thursday afternoon on U.S. 98 near Pierce Road east of Columbia.
The UPS truck driver, Christopher Magee, 41, of Hattiesburg, was entrapped and had to be extricated before being taken to Forrest General Hospital with moderate injuries.
Woman charged with embezzling
By STAFF,
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:00am
The State Auditor’s Office has arrested a Foxworth woman and charged her with allegedly embezzling money from the Oloh Fire Protection District.
Jessica Delancey, 34, allegedly wrote checks to herself for $68,719 more than she was owed from February 2013 to July 2018, according to the auditor’s office.
Updated first-round playoff schedule
By STAFF,
Fri, 04/19/2019 - 10:12am
Due to the inclement weather Thursday, there has been some changes to playoff baseball schedule. The updated schedule is as follows.
West Marion
Game 1: Jefferson County @ West Marion, Saturday at 4 p.m.
Game 2: Jefferson County @ West Marion, Saturday at 6 p.m.
Business Feature: Azteca Mexican Restaurant
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL,
Sat, 04/20/2019 - 12:00am
For the past 13 years, Azteca Mexican Restaurant has been a go-to eatery in the heart of Columbia for the community.
Owner Osiel Garcia said he’s been working in restaurants for 34 years since he was 16 years old and takes pride in making sure that everything that comes out of the Azteca kitchen is just right.
Fire Report: April 18, 2019
By STAFF,
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:00am
Editor’s Note: Information printed in the “Fire Report” comes via the responding department(s). The Columbian-Progress will correct any errors. Call Editor Charlie Smith at (601) 736-2611 to request a correction or clarification.
Monday, April 8
Principal details improvement plan
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL,
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:00am
Jefferson Middle School and first-year principal Levi Robinson are working diligently to improve the school’s D rating and spent $50,000 on an outside firm to improve test scores, according to an update he gave the school board April 11.
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Dianne Robinett
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Dianne Robinett
69, Foxworth
Grace Bourne
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Grace Bourne
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Laura P. McAllister Ray
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Laura P. McAllister Ray
45, Wiggins
Dr. Francis Louis Miksa Jr.
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Thu, 03/28/2019 - 12:00am
Dr. Francis Louis Miksa Jr.
80, Columbia
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Dr. Francis Louis Miksa Jr., 80, of Columbia, who died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in McComb.
Victoria P. Reyer
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Victoria P. Reyer
83, Columbia
Moses carries CHS over Trojans
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL,
Wed, 04/03/2019 - 11:44am
Columbia vs. West Marion lived up to the hype once again Tuesday night as the Wildcats squeezed out a 2-1 victory on their home field.
Coy Lee Mayhew Sr.
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Coy Lee Mayhew Sr.
64, Bassfield
C.L. Mayhew Sr., 64, died Friday, March 29, 2019 in Bassfield.
Saulters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Homer L. Ferrell
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Homer L. Ferrell
87, Columbia
Betty L. Haden Rawls
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Betty L. Haden Rawls
65, Columbia
A memorial service was held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Hathorn Funeral Home for Betty L. Haden Rawls, 65, of Columbia, who died on Friday, March 15 in Hattiesburg.
‘Duck Dynasty’ cast member to speak at Columbia church
By CHARLIE SMITH,
Thu, 03/28/2019 - 12:00am
John Godwin appearing at Emmanuel Baptist Saturday
A cast member from the hit show “Duck Dynasty” will be speaking Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Columbia.
John Godwin, who has worked since 2002 for the Robertson family that stars in the TV series, will be sharing his story at 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Board smart on sales tax
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Wed, 07/11/2018 - 8:56am
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.
Aldermen make school board pick
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Thu, 08/02/2018 - 12:00am
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.
Town hall meeting set to discuss drugs, addiction
By MARK ROGERS,
Sat, 07/21/2018 - 12:00am
The drug problem is everywhere, tearing families apart and contributing to crime.
Senate candidates enter stretch run
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Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:03am
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.
Basketball scoreboard: Nov. 12-17
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Wed, 11/21/2018 - 9:52am
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
Lucas takes seat on board, school year begins
By MARK ROGERS,
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 12:00am
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.
County schools discuss scores
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Thu, 11/22/2018 - 12:00am
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.
Columbia to allow Sunday beer sales
By MARK ROGERS,
Wed, 12/05/2018 - 3:35pm
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.
West Marion athlete mourned
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Wed, 12/05/2018 - 2:07pm
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.
Jail Docket: December 6, 2018
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Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:00am
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.
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Board smart on sales tax
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- 16266229 reads
Wed, 07/11/2018 - 8:56am
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.
Aldermen make school board pick
By MARK ROGERS,- Read more about Aldermen make school board pick
- 14500476 reads
Thu, 08/02/2018 - 12:00am
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.
Town hall meeting set to discuss drugs, addiction
By MARK ROGERS,
Sat, 07/21/2018 - 12:00am
The drug problem is everywhere, tearing families apart and contributing to crime.
Senate candidates enter stretch run
By SID SALTER,- Read more about Senate candidates enter stretch run
- 14331045 reads
Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:03am
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.
Rubbish pit relocation discussions continue
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Sat, 01/06/2018 - 12:00am
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.
Board gives superintendent high marks
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Thu, 01/25/2018 - 12:00am
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.
Basketball scoreboard: Nov. 12-17
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Wed, 11/21/2018 - 9:52am
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
Lucas takes seat on board, school year begins
By MARK ROGERS,
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 12:00am
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.
County schools discuss scores
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- 749736 reads
Thu, 11/22/2018 - 12:00am
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.
Good timing by Entergy
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Sat, 07/08/2017 - 12:00am
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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