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Special judge appointed to hear annexation

By Charlie Smith, READ MORE > 1,138 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 03:11 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.

Legislature, governor at odds over virus funds

By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 874 Reads
On Wed, 05/06/2020 - 03:09 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.

Legislature, governor spar over virus funds

By Bobby Harrison, READ MORE > 703 Reads
On Fri, 05/01/2020 - 12:29 PM

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.

October is deadline to register

READ MORE > 2,666 Reads
On Thu, 09/26/2019 - 04:25 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.

Garbage truck decision forthcoming

By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 8,769 Reads
On Fri, 05/18/2018 - 12:24 PM

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.

Legislature can’t keep ignoring roads, bridges

By Staff, READ MORE > 27,814 Reads
On Sat, 07/22/2017 - 01:00 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.

Collapsed roof draws concern

By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 30,754 Reads
On Sat, 07/22/2017 - 01:00 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.

County works to build relationships with state officials

By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 29,180 Reads
On Tue, 07/18/2017 - 01:00 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.

City to explore annexation

By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 28,461 Reads
On Tue, 07/18/2017 - 01:00 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.

City receives clean audit

By Mark Rogers, READ MORE > 25,615 Reads
On Sat, 07/01/2017 - 01:00 AM

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

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