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Former Columbia resident murdered in Covington
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Mon,12/05/22-1:48PM , 3,300 Reads
Retired Priest Otis Wingo Young, 71, and retired church worker Ruth Prats, 73, had been missing since the night of Nov. 27 when Young was at Prat's home. Their bodies were reportedly burned beyond recognition after being beaten and stabbed to death and found Nov.
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Elizabeth Ann Sanders owns Ann's Embroidery and Sublimation with her husband, Jeffery. The business has been in operation for 23 years. | Photo by Beth Riles

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Ann's Embroidery & Sublimation offers more than just sewing
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Sat,12/03/22-9:00AM , 1,983 Reads
If someone has never walked into Ann's Embroidery & Sublimation, located at 730 Main St., they would not know it is so much more than a sewing shop. The building alone is beautiful inside and out, but it also contains a large amount of treasures that can be bought and embroidered or just purchased and worn.
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The 14-story LED tree at Bluff Street Park, which was believed to be the largest in America, was damaged beyond repair during Tuesday's storms. | Photos by Joshua Campbell

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Loss of huge tree hits home for Columbia Christmas
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Fri,12/02/22-12:07PM , 4,450 Reads
As storms raged throughout the Pine Belt Tuesday night, Experience Columbia was hit hard, and damage was extensive.
The Mega Tree in Bluff Park, which had been touted as the largest LED tree in America at 14 stories, was damaged beyond repair.
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West Marion New Era Show Choir dances while performing "Charge Me Up" and "Beat It." | Photo by Beth Riles

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Choirs showcase talent from both sides of the river
By BETH RILES - Staff Writer
Fri,12/02/22-9:10AM , 2,253 Reads
On Nov. 18, the performing arts groups at West Marion and East Marion High Schools furnished an evening of thanks full of entertainment that attendees won't soon forget. The quality and content were superior as they performed for a full house at the Mississippi Army National Guard Recruiting Office.
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