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Through the first six games of the season, the Columbia Academy Cougars have showcased the talent that has them projected . . .

Youth Court introduces Family Navigator Program

The 10th District Chancery Court of Mississippi launched a first-of-its-kind program Tuesday afternoon at The Marquee. Thanks to a grant . . .

A brother’s gift: Kidney donation saves a life

For eight years, Keith Preston lived in a world of gray, a world defined by the hum of dialysis machines . . .

Jackson gets academic chief

Jackson has a new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. The Jackson city council approved Mayor John Horhn’s selection with one . . .

Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee

How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The . . .

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Marion County Youth Court Judge Renee Porter explains that the goal of the program is to connect children and families to resources prior to a situation escalating that would lead to a child being removed from their home.

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Youth Court introduces Family Navigator Program
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,02/25/26-9:55AM , 205 Reads
The 10th District Chancery Court of Mississippi launched a first-of-its-kind program Tuesday afternoon at The Marquee.
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House Speaker Jason White gives update on legislative session
By WYATT EMMERICH
Fri,02/20/26-5:08PM , 327 Reads 7,967 Statewide
House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
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Surrounded by the support of friends and family, CA’s Noah Fortenberry officially inks his National Letter of Intent to Belhaven on Tuesday.

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CA quarterback signs with Belhaven
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,02/25/26-1:30PM , 263 Reads
Standing at the center of the Columbia Academy Fine Arts Building, surrounded by the teammates and coaches he led on Friday nights, Noah Fortenberry officially traded his Cougars orange for Belhaven University Green
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West Marion's Griffyn Harmon crushes the ball outfield during her first at-bat during the Columbia Jamboree Feb. 7.

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Marion County softball flashes power in high-scoring week
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,02/25/26-1:00PM , 218 Reads
Power hitting and early-season defensive tests defined a busy opening week for Marion County softball, as the Columbia Lady Wildcats and West Marion Lady Trojans combined for a 2-3 record across five high-octane con
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