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History lesson from Training School
By CHARLIE SMITH
Wed,11/07/18-8:15AM , 4,969 Reads
Visiting the Marion County BusinessPlex recently, I saw sports teams practicing, children getting ready for tumbling classes and adults walking around the track. And in addition to the recreational opportunities, there are more and more businesses locating at the large property along Mississippi 44.
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Trial set in Duff case
By CHARLIE SMITH
Thu,11/01/18-12:00AM , 7,821 Reads
The trial for a former Columbia man accused of plotting to kidnap and extort billionaire businessman Tommy Duff is set for May in Poplarville.

Victor Mitchell, 44, faces up to life in prison and has remained in the Lamar County Jail without bond since his arrest on Nov. 19, 2016.
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World must stop blind hatred of Jews
By CHARLIE SMITH
Wed,10/31/18-9:11AM , 4,913 Reads
Evil brought its darkness to Pittsburgh last week, and the horror of killing 11 mostly elderly people as they gathered to worship Saturday just because they were Jews troubles me deeply.

But the sad truth is it’s nothing new.
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French village to honor Columbia war hero
By CHARLIE SMITH
Sat,10/27/18-2:40PM , 5,404 Reads
The yellowed picture shows a young man standing in the cockpit of a plane, leaning on the windshield. On his face is a focused, confident look, the hallmark of a military aviator. Written on the side is “Pilot – S.B. Dale.”
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