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Caden Creel, center, is awarded the As You Like It Club scholarship. He is pictured with Doris Jordan, outgoing president, and Education/Scholarship Chair Sharon Kittrell.

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Creel awarded ‘As You Like It’ Centennial Scholarship
By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,07/27/23-5:58PM , 3,119 Reads
Caden Creel, a 2023 graduate of Columbia High School, was awarded the As You Like It Club’s scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. A talented and hardworking Musician who maintained a 3.8 GPA while in high school, Creel will be attending the University of Southern Mississippi in the fall.
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Obituary: Roman Miller
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Thu,07/27/23-9:30AM , 877 Reads
Roman Miller
83, Foxworth
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Jimmie Lee Forbes’ family helped him celebrate his 90th birthday with a surprise party with good food and good company. | Photo submitted

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Forbes celebrates 90th birthday with family and friends
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Thu,07/27/23-9:00AM , 333 Reads
Jimmie Lee Forbes was given a surprise 90th Birthday party on July 1 at Richland Creek Church of God in Foxworth by his grandsons, Daniel and Stephen Smith and Heather Smith. He turned 90 on July 16.
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Jail Docket: July 27, 2023
By STAFF REPORTS
Wed,07/26/23-1:00PM , 1,493 Reads
- Christopher Richard Bagby, 48, Columbia, arrested by CPD, charged with trespass: going upon enclosed land of another without consent.
- Corey Sherard Batimon, 50, Columbia, arrested by MCSO, charged with contempt of court-no motor vehicle liability insurance 1st offense; contempt of court-simple possession prescription drugs.
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