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Preparing to bury a time capsule that will be opened in 2034 include, front row, from left, Daniel Stringer, Maddox Breeland, Ryan Purvis, Addy McKenzie, Jeff Michael Watts III and Mandy Harris (holding shovel); second row, Livy Scott Hayward, Olivia Louge, Carson Miller, Hunter Upton, Devin Cook, Ryker Freeman, Lucy Chance, Ella Burns, Collins Powell, Ruger Anthony and Parker Harris; back row, Headmaster Angie Burkett, K-5 teacher Mimi DeOrnellas, K-5 assistant Rita Wesley, K-5 teacher Denise Dyess, K-5 assistant Dawn Fairburn and Assistant Headmaster Robby Hathorn.

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Columbia Academy’s kindergartners bury time capsule
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Thu,05/19/22-4:14PM , 1,762 Reads
Columbia Academy K-5 students started a new tradition this year by gathering items that were placed in a time capsule. Items included were letters written by their parents, artwork, class photos, a kindergarten graduation insert from the newspaper and a questionnaire to remind them of their likes and dislikes.
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East Marion High School senior Nachannie Knight signs with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College May 11. Knight sings with the Gospel Choir at East Marion under the direction of Gary McCullum. Knight's mother, Amber Baker Brown, was in attendance at the signing. | Photos by Beth Riles

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East Marion choir singers sign for college
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,05/19/22-2:29PM , 2,721 Reads
Two singers from East Marion signed scholarships May 11.

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USM President Rodney Bennett greets protesters holding a packet containing the names of supporters calling for a living wage during a rally at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Thursday, May 4, 2022. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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‘A huge victory’: Minimum wage workers at USM get pay raise after protest
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,05/19/22-9:34AM , 1,401 Reads 18,810 Statewide
University of Southern Mississippi’s president announced a pay increase for hourly employees on Wednesday, two weeks after United Campus Workers, a labor union, held a rally to demand a $15 an hour minimum wage. The last time USM increased its minimum wage was nearly a decade ago.
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The Pre-K at Columbia Primary School presents "The Three Piggy Opera" under the direction of Sherry Turnage. | Photo by Beth Riles

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New twist on 3 little pigs
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Tue,05/17/22-9:00AM , 1,846 Reads
When small children and the story of the three little pigs are combined, the result is nothing but fun.
Columbia Primary School Pre-K students, under the direction of Sherri Turnage, presented The Three Piggy Opera on April 28.
The house was packed with supporters as the children gave an awesome performance.
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