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Professional Profile: Sgt. Michael Hudson
By BETH RILES
Sun,02/20/22-8:00AM , 3,266 Reads
This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Sgt. Michael Hudson of the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born in Hattiesburg at Forrest General on March 3, 1989.
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Second Chance Furnishings and Antiques
By BETH RILES
Sat,02/19/22-8:01AM , 3,731 Reads
Michael and Pamela Alford opened Second Chance Furnishings and Antiques in October 2021 because, according to Pamela, their house got too full with so many items that could be repurposed for other families. Second Chance is a furniture and antique store that also carries clothes, shoes, appliances, plenty of artwork and more.
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Supervisors receive monthly reports
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Thu,02/17/22-4:29PM , 831 Reads
The Marion County Board of Supervisors covered several topics during its meetings last week, including road and bridge repairs, the Columbia Water Park, the Marion County jail, finances and more.
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All time for appeal has lapsed, making the proposed annexation a reality as of Tuesday, which was announced at the City Board of Aldermen meeting.

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Annexation creates concerns for county
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Wed,02/16/22-12:16PM , 2,726 Reads
After the annexation of parts of the county by the city, the Marion County Board of Supervisors has a long list of items to tackle, including how the annexation will affect the county's bottom line.
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