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Brumfield signs West Marion’s 1st volleyball scholarship
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,02/23/22-7:00PM , 2,211 Reads
On Friday, Lainey Brumfield became the first volleyball player in West Marion history to sign a scholarship as she inked a letter of intent to play at William Carey University.
"I've always wanted to play volleyball. I want to inspire the younger girls to follow their dreams," Brumfield said. "I wanted to be the first girl to sign."
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In the Halls: New Hope Christian School
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,02/23/22-3:00PM , 1,368 Reads
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be?

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Columbia Mayor Justin McKenzie talks to a concerned citizen at the Columbia Police Department Meet and Greet Feb. 15 at Stacey’s Skillet. | Photo by Beth Riles

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CPD holds meet and greet
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,02/23/22-11:16AM , 1,406 Reads
The Columbia Police Department's quarterly meet and greet covered a variety of topics, including annexation and medical marijuana, at Stacey's Skillet on Feb. 15. Mayor Justin McKenzie, Columbia Police Chief Michael Kelly and Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune participated in discussions with about 15 citizens.
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Annexation final as board looks at area needs
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Tue,02/22/22-10:22AM , 2,951 Reads
The city's annexation became official Feb. 15 as the time for appeals ended.
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