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Special judge appointed to hear annexation
By Charlie Smith, READ MORE > 1,458 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 02:11 PM

The Mississippi Supreme Court has appointed a special judge from Hinds County to hear Columbia's annexation case.

Senior Status Judge William Singletary, who is retired as a Hinds County chancellor but still hears special cases on appointment, will decide the matter after being tapped by Chief Justice Michael Randolph.

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Legislature, governor at odds over virus funds
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 1,079 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 02:09 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves and members of the Legislature are fighting over $1.25 billion Mississippi received from the federal government from the Coronavirus Aid Relief Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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Legislature, governor spar over virus funds
By Bobby Harrison, READ MORE > 1,115 Reads
On Fri, 05/01/2020 - 11:29 AM

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Philip Gunn, intent on stripping authority from the governor to appropriate $1.25 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds, have sent a letter to the state’s acting fiscal officer instructing her not to spend the money being sent to the state.

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October is deadline to register
READ MORE > 2,921 Reads
On Thu, 09/26/2019 - 03:25 PM

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is encouraging residents who are eligible to vote but remain unregistered to submit their voter registration application as soon as possible.

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Garbage truck decision forthcoming
By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 8,972 Reads
On Fri, 05/18/2018 - 11:24 AM

After struggling through its first online reverse auction bidding, the Marion County Board of Supervisors is poised to make a decision next week on buying garbage trucks.

On Wednesday, county officials gathered to use the new state-mandated process for the first time, watching as bids popped up on a computer screen in the boardroom.

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Legislature can’t keep ignoring roads, bridges
By Staff, READ MORE > 28,768 Reads
On Sat, 07/22/2017 - 12:00 AM

Boards of Supervisors in Mississippi typically have good insights on what rural areas in the state need. Supervisors have daily interactions with people at the grassroots level — and are often the first to get a call when someone has a problem in their community.

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Collapsed roof draws concern
By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 32,017 Reads
On Sat, 07/22/2017 - 12:00 AM

Children spotted walking atop city home

A collapsing home in a neighborhood not far from Columbia Primary School has neighbors and city officials concerned.

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County works to build relationships with state officials
By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 30,540 Reads
On Tue, 07/18/2017 - 12:00 AM

Meetings with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn could benefit Marion County.

Marion County supervisors were asked to prepare of an agenda of items the county needs ahead of future meetings and even visits from top-ranking state officials.

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City to explore annexation
By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 29,578 Reads
On Tue, 07/18/2017 - 12:00 AM

The City of Columbia may grow its borders if a study approved by the Board of Aldermen Monday shows the expansion is feasible.

In a special meeting Monday, the Board, Mayor Justin McKenzie and engineers Jeff Dungan and Sean Burns met with Mike Slaughter of Slaughter and Associates for nearly two hours at City Hall.

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City receives clean audit
By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 26,497 Reads
On Sat, 07/01/2017 - 12:00 AM

The outgoing Columbia Board of Aldermen received good news at its final meeting.

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Diversity discussed at city meeting

The topic of diversity, or the lack thereof, was discussed Tuesday night at the Columbia Board of… READ MORE

Columbia police squad cars get makeovers
Museum expanding and refurbishing
Community Calendar: January 9, 2021
Ware named new General Manager at PRVEPA
Marion General gets COVID vaccine

Sports

Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.

You’ve probably heard this said many different ways by many different football players, coaches and… READ MORE

In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
East Marion suffocated by stingy defense
CA win streak up to 9
Lady Trojans back after a month

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No bond in double murder

Justice Court Judge Brandon Rowell denied bond for John Henry Wells, who is accused of murdering… READ MORE

Obituaries: Beverly Russell Vick
Obituaries: Carol Ann Vincent
Obituaries: Charles Dennis Head Sr.
Obituaries: David Lewis Hupp
Obituaries: Luther Fred "Luke" Johnson IV

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MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi… READ MORE

56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22
Key House leader says Mississippi should cut highest-in-nation grocery tax
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 21st, 2021
Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?
Trump pardons Gov. Reeves campaign staffer, other Mississippians

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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and… READ MORE

Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments
10-year-old victim of shooting
Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps
Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?
Health department clarifies vaccine supply, new appointments available Jan. 25

Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan: "Vaccines are… READ MORE

Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
Mississippi’s Moment
Governor Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures, Mask Mandate in 78 of 82 Counties
Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director
Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs

CA splits doubleheader

Despite being on spring break, the Columbia Academy Cougars got to play a doubleheader last week… READ MORE

COVID-19 hits Columbia schools
Marion County starting to mask up
CHS catcher signs with Mississippi Delta CC
Shooting leave one man dead
Friday Night Lights: West tops Columbia in OT for county title

Board smart on sales tax

For too long the state and federal governments have either cut spending to local governments or… READ MORE

Aldermen make school board pick
Town hall meeting set to discuss drugs, addiction
Senate candidates enter stretch run
Rubbish pit relocation discussions continue
Board gives superintendent high marks

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Land Transactions:December 31, 2020

The following land transactions were filed in Marion County Chancery Court for the weeks of Dec. 18… READ MORE

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