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Lady Cougars win program’s first state title

For the first time in Columbia Academy softball history, the Lady Cougars are state champs. CA swept Tri-County Academy in two games, winning the decisive Game 2 in Flora 4-3 Saturday to hoist the trophy.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Mississippi’s Mike Hurst confirmed as general counsel of Republican National Committee

On Thursday, the Republican National Committee announced Mississippian Mike Hurst as its new general counsel. Hurst currently serves as the Chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party and as one of three committee members from Mississippi at the RNC, together with Lesley Davis and former party chairman Arnie Hederman.Republican National Convention · Columbia See the Story

East Marion announces Taleiya Haynes as Junior Maid

Junior Maid Taleiya Haynes Taleiya is the proud daughter of Cedric and Latrecia Brent and Patrick McGowan. At East Marion High School, she has been a dedicated member of the Varsity Cheer Squad since junior high and is also an active member of the National Honor Society.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

East Marion announces Kamryn Graves as Football Maid

East Marion announces Kamryn Graves as Football Maid alockwood Wed, 10/08/2025Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Trojans take down Tylertown with second half comeback

Trojans take down Tylertown with second half comeback joshad Wed, 10/08/2025Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

East Marion announces Kylie Watts as Homecoming Queen

East Marion announces Kylie Watts as Homecoming Queen alockwood Wed, 10/08/2025Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

East Marion announces its Miss East Marion

Miss East Marion Callie Newsome Callie is the proud daughter of Calvin and Percynthia Newsome. Callie is the youngest of five children, with two sisters and two brothers who have always cheered her on. She is also a devoted member of Blue Springs CME Church where she is very active.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Record Mississippi tourism revives talk of standalone state department

Over 44 million visitors came to the Magnolia State last year, generating over $18 billion. Lawmakers are likely to take another go at standing up a new agency come January.Tourism · Columbia See the Story

Lady Cougars advance to State Championship series

Five days after claiming the program’s first-ever South State title, the Lady Cougars punched their ticket Saturday to the Class 3A State Championship series with back-to-back wins. Columbia Academy is set to take on Tri-County Academy in a three-game series for the title that starts Tuesday night.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia Read Article

Gulf Coast center is one stop for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

A one-stop place for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault on the Gulf Coast is now offering exams and technology to help collect evidence and lead to convictions.Columbia, Mississippi · Columbia See the Story