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Columbia Academy had a busy week on the diamond, and although the Cougars failed to add to the win column . . .

Post 90 unit begins Legion Square improvements

Columbia’s efforts to make the most out of City Park continued Tuesday morning as American Legion Post 90 began constructing . . .

Trump gets comfortable with ‘wars of choice’

As President Donald Trump has acknowledged, America’s war on Iran will not be as easy or quick as the previous . . .

"The Remnant"

“I will surely assemble all of you, O Jacob, I will surely gather the remnant of Israel;” Micah 2:12a (NKJV) . . .

East Marion Elementary Vocabulary and Mardi Gras Parade

East Marion Elementary held its annual Vocabulary Parade on Feb. 25. This year’s theme was “Mardi Gras Mambo Vocabulary Parade.” . . .

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Senate Public Health Committee advances bill to allow Ibogaine trials
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,03/03/26-9:52AM , 210 Reads 4,068 Statewide
Another bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis gummies while being treated in a hospital did not pass the Senate Public Health Committee this week.
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East Marion Elementary Vocabulary and Mardi Gras Parade
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,03/04/26-10:35AM , 181 Reads
East Marion Elementary held its annual Vocabulary Parade on Feb. 25. This year’s theme was “Mardi Gras Mambo Vocabulary Parade.” Students from Pre-K to fifth grade were exposed to 287 vocabulary words. Students marched around the EME campus displaying the vocabulary words they learned before enjoying a Mardi Gras parade outside.

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Photo by Nichlos Cutrell, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Columba High performed "Shrek the Muscial" on Feb. 19-21.

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‘I am also an ogre, haven’t you heard the stories?’: Columbia High performs ‘Shrek the Musical’
By NICHLOS CUTRELL
Sat,02/28/26-8:00AM , 541 Reads
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Magnolia Mornings: March 2, 2026
By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Mon,03/02/26-9:28AM , 230 Reads 13,426 Statewide
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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CA senior Roman Lawrence was one of CA’s key cogs in Alabama last week.

Cougars show talent in Alabama

Columbia Academy had a busy week on the diamond, and although the Cougars failed to add to the win column, they showed they can play with some of the top teams the country has to offer in the south.