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Columbia man attempts to run over female
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,08/14/25-7:00AM , 343 Reads
A 20-year-old Columbia man has been charged with felony aggravated assault, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, for attempting to run over a woman with his vehicle.
Columbia Police say Conard Watts had went over to the woman’s house on East Rankin Street on Aug. 5 and an argument ensued.
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Photo by Joshua Campbell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2025 | The Columbia Police Department hired a new full-time officer who will work as a school resource officer at the Columbia Elementary School.

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City covers police, fire, jail, properties in aldermen meeting
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,08/13/25-3:00PM , 1,932 Reads
The Columbia Board of Aldermen met Aug. 4 and approved a slew of changes, including a new hire and pay raises for the police and fire departments, a new agreement with the county about inmate costs at the jail and several properties to either be demolished or cleaned up.
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Photo by Joshua Campbell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2025 | The Columbia Expo Center could potentially provide East Marion and West Marion high schools with a location that would protect the students and their families from the Mississippi heat.

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County schools contemplating moving graduations to Expo Center
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,08/13/25-1:00PM , 2,981 Reads
Both East Marion and West Marion high schools have requested that their respective graduations be moved to the Columbia Expo Center as opposed to their respective football fields.
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Photo by Jackson Howell © Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. 2025 | Wilks, who crushed a team-best five home runs last season, hit her second long ball of 2025 Monday against Silliman Institute. Her second home run gives her the team lead outright so far this season as well.

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Lady Cougars look strong as district nears
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,08/13/25-12:00PM , 1,311 Reads
Since winning a remarkable no-hitter on Aug. 4, the Lady Cougars have continued to battle against tough teams and remain in prime position to be a force in a winnable district.
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