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New DSB facility set to open soon in Columbia

A new Driver Service Bureau is expected to open soon in Columbia, bringing expanded services and increased access for residents across Marion County and the surrounding area.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Columbia’s first City Park Christmas celebration draws thousands

Columbia’s first annual Christmas celebration at City Park drew thousands of visitors, generated more than $43,000 in revenue and received largely positive feedback from residents, city officials said during the Board of Aldermen meeting Jan. 6.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

CA’s top Accelerated Readers

Columbia Academy’s top Accelerated Readers for the second nine weeks are, from left, Calla Till, sixth grade; Corinne Leary, fifth grade; Addie Robbins, fourth grade; Reed Tubbs, third grade; Saylor Coker, second grade; and Weston Thomas, first grade.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

State Superintendent releases annual report for K-12 schools

The report states graduation rates and the number of third graders passing reading assessments are making gains. Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans released his annual report this week, outlining the state’s educational achievements during the 2024-25 school year.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia See the Story

2025 Gridiron Players of the Year nominations

The 2025 football season was one for the ages in Marion County as all four teams won district championships for the first time in county history and the Columbia Wildcats closed the deal with their second state title in the past five years.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Seminary man busted by MCSO for armed trafficking

The Marion County Sheriff's Office made a large methamphetamine bust Tuesday afternoon that resulted in a man being charged with armed trafficking.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Group aims to end domestic violence deaths

Group aims to end domestic violence deaths brandonsup Fri, 01/02/2026Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia See the Story

Paul Hurd: Big bad 250th birthday celebration for ‘good ole USA’

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We all know that the United States of America has its historic 250th Birthday Celebration coming up in July 2026. I can only image that all our local governments and civic organizations are getting their plan together for this historic…Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia See the Story

Columbia Stabbing Suspect Arrested After Fleeing on Electric Bicycle

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COLUMBIA, Miss. (WHLT) - Columbia police announced a suspect was arrested for stabbing a man multiple times in the back. The incident occurred in the Carolyn Avenue area around 10:00 a.m. on December 28, 2025, in Columbia. When officers arrived at the location, they learned that the suspect had fled the scene on an electric [...]Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia See the Story

Former West coach alleges discrimination

Amir Habray Carter, who spent six months as the boys basketball coach at West Marion before being relieved of his duties Dec. 12, claims that he was discriminated against throughout his tenure and believes he was let go because he refused to go against his faith and “kiss the ring.”Basketball · Columbia Read Article