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Melvin McGowan was found to be in possession of nearly 700 grams of methamphetamine during a 2022 traffic stop, leading to a 10-year prison sentence.

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Man with nearly 700 grams of meth sentenced to 10 years
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,11/19/25-2:39PM , 1,011 Reads
A Hattiesburg man who was found to be in possession of nearly 700 grams of methamphetamine and two firearms while driving a stolen vehicle three years ago was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison last week.
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With Columbia’s season on the line, quarterback Clydarrien Peters and receiver Christain Expose teamed up for a fourth-down, game-winning touchdown Friday night against Newton County. Peters launched a deep ball on fourth-and-16 that Expose hauled in for a 44-yard touchdown to win the game.

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Peters, Expose lift Wildcats to last-minute victory
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,11/19/25-1:27PM , 1,488 Reads
A back-breaking holding penalty had Columbia’s perfect season teetering on the brink of disaster in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. With the Wildcats trailing 22-19 to Newton County and facing fourth-and-16 with 49 seconds remaining, Columbia needed a miracle to remain undefeated and advance to the third round.
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Shirley Rowley receives the November Yard of the Month from Cindy Willingham for her Hurricane Creek Road home. Rowley’s Sandy Hook yard is filled with interesting features and manicured to perfection.

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Rowley receives November Yard of the Month
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Thu,11/13/25-10:00AM , 975 Reads
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The Columbia Fire Department partnered with St. Luke Home Health & Hospice for a blanket drive on Nov. 7 in front of Walmart. They accepted blankets and monetary donations to help St. Luke patients stay warm during the winter.

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CFD and St. Luke host blanket drive
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Thu,11/13/25-9:00AM , 584 Reads
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