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Columbia's Kavion Newson inks a scholarship with Southwest Mississippi Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday while surrounded by friends and family.

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Newson signs with Southwest

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/06/26-4:00PM, 1,245 Reads
Columbia defensive back Kavion Newson officially signed his letter of Intent to play for Southwest Mississippi Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday.
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The new Driver Service Bureau will open on Monday and is located at 153 Partnership Way.

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New Driver Service Bureau opens Monday in Columbia

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/06/26-3:15PM, 1,046 Reads
Marion County residents will regain local access to licensing services next week when the Mississippi Department of Public Safety officially opens a new Driver Service Bureau (DSB) location on Monday.
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Columbia's Clyde Peters inks a scholarship with Northwest Mississippi Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday while surrounded by friends and family.

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County Offensive Player of the Year signs with Northwest

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/06/26-3:00PM, 803 Reads
Columbia superstar Clydarrien Peters, who took home Marion County Offensive Player of the Year honors this past season while leading the Wildcats to a state title, inked a letter of intent to continue his football c
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Columbia's Zentavious Sims inks a scholarship with Pearl River Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday while surrounded by friends and family.

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Sims remains a Wildcats after signing with PRCC

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Fri,02/06/26-2:00PM, 723 Reads
Zentavious Sims, the formidable presence at the heart of Columbia’s offensive line, officially signed his letter of intent to play for Pearl River Community College on National Signing Day Wednesday.
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