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What makes Marion County thrive? Passion for your calling

By Charlie Smith, READ MORE > 2,402 Reads
On Wed, 03/27/2019 - 05:07 PM

Here is Henry Danton, knocking on doors during the London blackouts of World War II, asking for lodging while on tour. And he’s inside the Royal Opera House in 1946, soaring through the air during the premiere of what continues to be considered one of the great classical ballets in British history.

What makes Marion County thrive? Coaches who care

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 3,020 Reads
On Wed, 03/27/2019 - 05:01 PM

Editor's Note: Sports Editor Joshua Campbell posed questions to longtime coaches at each of Marion County’s four high schools about why they love their profession and what it means to them to work with young people.

What makes Marion County thrive? A library that serves

By Charlie Smith, READ MORE > 1,666 Reads
On Wed, 03/27/2019 - 04:56 PM

National Library Week is coming up in April, but the Columbia-Marion County Library is going even beyond that and making it a month-long celebration. That makes it an ideal time to look at an organization where more than 41,000 walked through its doors in the past year.

What makes Marion County thrive? Rich folklore

By Brandi Perry, READ MORE > 2,123 Reads
On Wed, 03/27/2019 - 04:53 PM

Just off of Mississippi 586 in Foxworth behind Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church stands the 4-foot-tall gravestone of a man who claimed to be America’s last living slave.

What makes Marion County thrive? Compassionate justice

By Brandi Perry, READ MORE > 2,151 Reads
On Wed, 03/27/2019 - 04:51 PM

The Columbia Police Department has recently started a program that could save lives and reduce drug-related crime. And while the idea behind the Mercy Project was a simple one, even Police Chief Michael Kelly thought it sounded crazy at first.

Community Calendar, Jan. 31, 2019

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On Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:55 AM

Christian Hill

Pastor Installation

Christian Hill Missionary Baptist Church invites you to its pastor installation for Rev. Marvin Pittman at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27. Guest speaker will be Percy J. Moore. A fellowship dinner will follow.

East Marion Parent Meeting

School lunch menus, Feb. 4 to Feb. 8, 2019

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On Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:54 AM

The following lunches will be served at schools located in the Marion County School District Feb. 4 to Feb. 8. The menus are subject to change:

Monday, Feb. 4

Chicken fajitas, breaded chicken sandwich; French fries, lima beans; fruit freeze, pineapple tidbits; variety of milk.

Wascomb named to Meridian CC honor roll

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On Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:54 AM

MERIDIAN — More than 600 Meridian Community College students were honored for their scholastic achievements by being selected to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2018 semester.

Named to the President’s List (4.0 GPA with at least 12 credit hours) was Amber Marie Wascomb of Columbia.

Employment expert speaks to students

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On Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:53 AM

Demetrius Pittman, employment interviewer with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, visited the Career Pathway Experience classroom at the Marion County Career and Technology Center on Jan. 22.

Census jobs available for 2020

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On Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:53 AM

Students from the Career Pathway Experience class at the Marion County Carl Loftin Career & Technology Center got a visit from Betty Baggett, a recruiter with the U.S. Census Bureau.

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