Basketball scoreboard: Nov. 12-17

Columbia Academy

Nov. 13 CA (Boys) 57 Sumrall 30

Nov. 17 CA (Boys) 56 Central Private 26

Nov. 13 CA (Girls) 58 Sumrall 38

Nov. 17 CA (Girls) 59 Central Private 15

West Marion

Nov. 13 WM (Boys) 45 Loyd Star 74

Nov. 16 WM (Boys) 43 Purvis 50

Nov. 13 WM (Girls) 38 Loyd Star 66

Nov. 16 WM (Girls) 37 Purvis 49

Columbia High School

Nov. 13 CHS (Boys) 51 South Pike 60

Nov. 15 CHS (Boys) 60 Hazlehurst 40

Nov. 13 CHS (Girls) 35 South Pike 52

Nov. 15 CHS (Girls) 38 Hazlehurst 55

East Marion High School

Nov. 17 EM (Boys) 35 Petal 70

Nov. 17 EM (Girls) 35 Petal 43

Pictured Above: West Marion's Hannah Miller runs out in transition against Loyd Star Nov. 13. | Photo by Mark Rogers

Volunteers assist tenants with submitting applications to the RAMP program at the Rental Assistance Fair at the Trade Mart Center on July 23, 2021. Credit: Julia James/Mississippi Today

With federal eviction moratorium ending Saturday, Mississippi has spent 6.2% of federal rental assistance funds
By Julia James - Mississippi Today, 658 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 01:36 PM
With the federal eviction moratorium ending on Saturday, concern is growing around the rental debt in the state of Mississippi.
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Enjoying the spirit of the Olympics
By Susan Amundson, 651 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:19 PM
One of my favorite times is happening right now. As one can tell by my physique, athletics are not one of my strong points. However, that changes when it comes to the Olympics. Then, I’m one of those hooting and hollering people everyone shakes their heads at.
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Tim Kalich

Masks are a dilemma again
By Tim Kalich, 603 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 08:00 PM
GREENWOOD -- Here we go again, with people getting upset with state and federal health officials for changing their advice when it comes to mask wearing.
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Mitchell’s trial continued
By Susan Amundson, 592 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:10 PM
The trial of Holly Ann McCraw Mitchell, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, has been continued again. Mitchell is charged with second-degree for the shooting death of her husband, Shawn Patrick “Chunk” Mitchell, on Jan. 4, 2019 at their home on Dale Street.
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Dumping leaves shelter overcrowded
By Susan Amundson, 581 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 11:46 AM
The Columbia Animal Control and Rescue Center is dealing with a severe case of overcrowding. While some of the overcrowding stems from legal surrenders, a lot of it is coming from people just dumping the dogs anywhere.
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Stringer wins .22 Pistol state title in 4H
By Joshua Campbell, 517 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 11:40 AM
Marion County is home to a state champion shooter with 17-year-old Natalie Stringer winning two gold medals July 16-17 at the 4H State Invitational in West Point.
Natalie took home first place in .22 Pistol Slow-Fire Bullseye competition and first place overall for the .22 Pistol, advancing her to compete at nationals next year.
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Drug Overdose Deaths in America Rise Following Pandemic ; Mississippi Deaths Rose By Over 35%
By Press Release - Lending Tree, 509 Reads
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 11:36 AM
Below is a press release from LendingTree:
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Lott leadership selects three students
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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 11:32 AM
Three future leaders at Columbia High School attended The Lott Institute for Rising Ninth Graders at the University of Mississippi this summer. Gavin Davis, Ollie Herring and Cooper Smith were three of 40 students from around the state of Mississippi nominated by their schools and accepted to attend this prestigious program.
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Norris indicted in police assault
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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 11:38 AM
Ginger Michelle Norris, 43, of Columbia has been indicted with fleeing or eluding law enforcement officer and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer/extreme indifference.
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Opinion: Tuna Town only four hours away
By Wyatt Emmerich, 440 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 10:54 AM
My son Lawrence was home from college and suggested we go fishing off the coast of Louisiana. He asks every visit home and I usually find a good excuse not to go. This time I thought about my age and the years left and decided to give it a try.
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