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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 . . .

Lady Wildcat bats seldom stopped

Another week, another loud offensive output by the Columbia Lady Wildcats. On March 3, McComb came to Columbia and was . . .

Columbia nearing completion on storm drainage issues

For decades, heavy rain in downtown Columbia has meant more than just wet sidewalks. Flash flooding and overwhelmed drainage systems . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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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 , 2,373 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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Columbia Police officers examine the crime scene Tuesday afternoon at the Hendricks Street Apartments.

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Shots fired at Hendricks Street Apartments
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Tue,03/10/26-2:37PM , 1,526 Reads
At least one shot was fired shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hendricks Street Apartments, but nobody was shot in the incident, nor have any arrests been made yet.
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Wildcats superstar Brayden Thornhill launches a moonshot home run Friday night against Pearl and celebrates with his teammates at home plate.

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Thornhill’s big week guides Wildcats
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,03/11/26-2:48PM , 719 Reads
The Columbia Wildcats have something special in Brayden Thornhill, who has progressed from a strong asset to a star player in his second season as a starter.
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Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant
By TAYLOR THOMPSON
Sat,03/07/26-2:12PM , 668 Reads 27,370 Statewide
Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.
Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.
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Senate removes steering prohibition from PBM reform bill

State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.

The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.