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Rotary Club scholarship recipients include Savanah Price — East Marion High School, Lorel Bryant — West Marion High School, Alexis Williams — New Hope Community Christian School, Madelyn McKenzie — Columbia Academy and Mia Miciello — Columbia High School. | Photo by Avery Lockwood © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2025

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Rotary Club awards scholarships to 5 area students
By AVERY LOCKWOOD - Graphic Designer
Thu,04/24/25-4:00PM , 1,702 Reads
The Columbia Rotary Club awarded five scholarships Tuesday to students from five area high schools. The scholarships were presented by Rotarian Gary Smyly and Rotary Club President Aaron McKenzie.
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MCSD makes subtle changes to uniform policy
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,04/24/25-3:00PM , 5,057 Reads
The Marion County School District’s uniform policy will be getting a facelift for the 2025-2026 school year.
The board, with Superintendent Brian Foster leading the way, discussed several aspects of the district’s uniform policies during its board meeting April 14.
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Board of Election Commissioners proposes new Senate districts for DeSoto County area
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,04/24/25-11:58AM , 398 Reads 6,518 Statewide
Changes were also proposed to the pre-special election timeline as the legal wrangling over the new districts continues.
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Columbia Academy uniquely features 11 sets of twins
By STAFF REPORTS
Wed,04/23/25-5:06PM , 3,314 Reads
Columbia Academy currently has 11 sets of twins enrolled at the school.
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