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Reichhold, Harry Taylor properties could soon be developed

The City of Columbia, thanks to a Brownfields grant issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, will soon get environmental studies . . .

West Marion show choir goes undefeated

West Marion High School show choir "New Era" closed out its competition season on Saturday by capping off a historic . . .

1 arrested in shooting at Hendricks Street Apartments

A resident of Hendricks Street Apartments, Larry Green, was arrested for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon Tuesday afternoon . . .

Obituary: Patrick Kyle Hutchins

Patrick Kyle Hutchins 54, Columbia A graveside celebration of life service was held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18 . . .

JXN Water, data centers and Overton window

What do JXN Water and the Amazon Data Centers have in common? Why are decisions by JXN Water’s Interim Manager . . .

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Capt. of Investigations Chris Brumfield and Lt. Jonathon Martin of the Columbia Police Department search for shell casings at Hendricks Street Apartments Tuesday following a shooting. Inset, Larry Green has been charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon in connection with the incident.

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1 arrested in shooting at Hendricks Street Apartments
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,03/11/26-10:55AM , 2,687 Reads
A resident of Hendricks Street Apartments, Larry Green, was arrested for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon Tuesday afternoon after allegedly firing two shots in the direction of an individual during an alt
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West Marion’s premier show choir, New Era, finished its competitive season Saturday with another first-place finish in the Small Mixed Division, something the ensemble accomplished at every event it entered.

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West Marion show choir goes undefeated
By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,03/12/26-7:00AM , 614 Reads
West Marion High School show choir "New Era" closed out its competition season on Saturday by capping off a historic season with a first-place finish at the Gulf Coast Classic at Biloxi High School.
New Era earned Best Visuals as well as taking home the top spot in the Small Mixed Division.
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The Harry Taylor and Reichhold properties in Columbia have the potential to lure commercial or industrial companies and provide hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs if they are deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Reichhold, Harry Taylor properties could soon be developed
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,03/11/26-6:30PM , 616 Reads
The City of Columbia, thanks to a Brownfields grant issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, will soon get environmental studies conducted at the Reichhold and Harry Taylor properties in an effort to land large businesses.
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Jackson awarded Staff of the Month
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Fri,03/13/26-10:00AM , 403 Reads
Ellisville State School honored Jamie Jackson of Columbia as one of its January Staff of the Month. Jackson was one of four employees to receive the honor for the month of January. Dr. Rinsey McSwain, Agency Director of Ellisville State School, presented the winners with a gift and congratulated them on the honor.
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MSDH spreads awareness of colorectal cancer prevention

JACKSON, Miss. – More people die of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Mississippi than anywhere else in the country. Yet, with proper screening and lifestyle changes, it is one of the most preventable cancers.