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Columbia’s championship honored by legislature

The Columbia High School football team, which won the Class 4A State Championship in December at Mississippi State, was proudly . . .

Wildcats move to 7-0 in district play

Fresh off sweeping McComb in dominant fashion to open Region 7-4A play the week prior, Columbia repeated the same formula . . .

Cougars lead state in archery

Cougar Archery not only won its 2A division at South State last week, Columbia Academy also scored the highest out . . .

Crawfish festival returns for Mother’s Day, 5K race kicks off event

The fourth annual Makers and Mudbugs festival, renowned for its exceptional crawfish, will return downtown on Saturday, May 9, on . . .

Culture

Anthony’s: A West Point table worth coming back to

In a world that’s always changing, Anthony’s reminds you how it feels when something stays the same in all the . . .

First Sgt. Jamie Holmes retired following 28 years serving the country.

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Mississippi National Guardsman retires after nearly three decades of service
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Wed,03/25/26-4:00PM , 1,214 Reads
After 28 years of dedicated service to the nation and the state of Mississippi, 1st Sgt. Jamie Holmes has officially retired from the Mississippi National Guard, concluding a military career marked by leadership, sacrifice, and commitment to excellence.
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Columbia High School Senior Prom 2026
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Wed,03/25/26-5:00PM , 610 Reads
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Obituary: Georgia Pearl Britton Taylor
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Sun,03/22/26-12:00PM , 563 Reads
Georgia Pearl Britton
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Columbia’s championship honored by legislature
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Wed,03/25/26-3:15PM , 533 Reads
The Columbia High School football team, which won the Class 4A State Championship in December at Mississippi State, was proudly recognized by the Mississippi State Legislature for its outstanding accomplishment. The Wildcats defeated Kosciusko 6-0 to win the title.
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Politics

Mississippi businesses sue ABC operator over alcohol shortage

Three Mississippi businesses are suing the company that operates the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse.

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