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Skip to main content User account menu Log in Search Search Search The Columbian-Progress ☰ Menu Domain menu for Columbianprogress (main) Home Submit News Our Staff Where to buy FAQ's Monthly Website Statistics Subscribe E-Edition News Archives Documents Crime Politics Public Notices Most Read Sports Opinion Editorials Columns Letters Social Obituaries Weddings Births Schools Community Calendar Features Archives Today's Top Stories City receives new police car The Columbia Police Department received the first of four new cars on Tuesday. The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of four Ford Explorers in July. Calvary Baptist Church gifts teachers On Sunday Calvary Baptist Church presented teachers with back to school gifts. Can you identify this photo? This photo of a girls basketball team was taken from a negative by Mr. B. B. Bradley. The Marion County Museum has no identification or date reference. Truck separates from RV on 98 Marion County Sheriff Deputy Oved Dunaway examines the truck along side U.S. 98 on Monday. A 911 call was received about a truck traveling on the highway without a driver. Being a blessing Loretta Brown, right, felt the need to bless people so on Friday, July 15, Brown went around Columbia giving out hand sanitizer. Marion County Schools push back start date again By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 2864 Reads On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:25 PM The Marion County School Board voted unanimously Thursday morning to push back the start date once again to Monday, Aug. 17. Weekend sting net multiple arrests By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 4687 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:40 AM A joint collaboration between the Columbia Police Department and several non-governmental organizations netted four arrests and the issuance of citations last weekend in a child exploitation/human trafficking sting, known as Operation Dollhouse. Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Chief discusses a budget increase for the county’s volunteer fire departments. VFD seek increase By Joshua Campbell , READ MORE > 237 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:38 AM A request from the Marion County Volunteer Fire Service for a funding increase produced crickets from the Board of Supervisors Monday morning. Schools set to open; statewide mask mandate ordered By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 252 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:36 AM Tuesday afternoon thousands of people tuned in for a press briefing by Gov. Tate Reeves to hear the decision regarding schools. For Marion County and Columbia school districts, it was determined to be full steam ahead. Second man charged in sexual assault By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 494 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:33 AM A Kokomo man is facing a felony rape charge for an incident that allegedly happened July 7 in the northeast part of the county. City receives new police car By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 276 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:31 AM The Columbia Police Department received the first of four new cars on Tuesday. The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of four Ford Explorers in July. Margaret Sandifer votes Monday morning at the Columbia-Marion County Public Library. Voters in the city overwhelmingly voted to approve a franchise agreement with Mississippi Power. Voters approve power agreement By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 268 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:29 AM Voters in the city of Columbia voted overwhelming to approve the franchise agreement with Mississippi Power Monday night. Of the 187 votes, a total of 181 (96.7%) voted for the agreement with only six (3.3%) voting not to. Social media allows predators access By Susan Amundson , READ MORE > 213 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:28 AM Monday Police Chief Michael Kelly said human trafficking and sex slavery is happening all over even in Columbia. The investigation into Operation Dollhouse made that very clear when four individuals were arrested and three others were issued citations. Sitting in his office, Kelly shared the dangers of human trafficking and sex slavery. Branch Director Mona Swayze addresses the board. Library lobbies for grant money By Joshua Campbell , READ MORE > 243 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:23 AM Renovations at the Columbia-Marion County Library are underway, and with the help of a potential grant Branch Director Mona Swayze wants every aspect of the building to be brand new. Jail Docket: August 6, 2020 READ MORE > 220 Reads On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:19 AM Editor’s Note: The following people were booked into the Marion County Jail from July 27 to August 1. The C-P will correct any errors. Call 736-2611 for corrections. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Next page Next › Last page Last › Marion County Schools push back start date again By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 2864 views On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:25 AM The Marion County School Board voted unanimously Thursday morning to push back the start date once again to Monday, Aug. 17. Subscribe to Obituaries Obituaries: Mary Magalene Smith Mary Magalene Smith 89, Foxworth Obituaries: Mary Katherine Byrd Obituaries: Loretta Dement Obituaries: Glynn Allen Robbins Obituaries: Wain W. Speights Obituaries: Settie Mae Watts Sports CHS star heads to Louisville Former Columbia High School star linebacker Kevon “KJ” Cloyd is leaving Jones College early to suit… READ MORE CA season begins Friday East player shines during all-star game JUCO football to be in-state only CA coach earns dual award Deep South enters postseason Social Marriages & Divorces: August 2020 The following marriage licenses were filed in Marion County Circuit Court in July: Community Calendar: August 6, 2020 Reader submits recipes Looking Back: Grave robbers charged Community Calendar: August 1, 2020 Professional Profile: DiDi Ellis Sign Up for Notifications of Local Breaking News Start E-mail Notifications Stop E-mail Notifications Start Mobile Notifications Stop Mobile Notifications Opinion: Time to mask up On Tuesday’s press briefing, Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statewide mandate for wearing masks out in… READ MORE Change, but still the same Objectivity still important Governor correct in starting schools Vote for utility referendum Moonshine memories Most Read Stories Week Month Year All Time City referendum is Monday Marion County Schools push back start date again Vote for utility referendum Weekend sting net multiple arrests Columbia district lays out plans to mitigate COVID-19 Random roadblocks unnecessary Marion County starting to mask up Roadblocks in Columbia discussed C-P named best newspaper in its class City referendum is Monday CHS star heads to Louisville Deadly COVID-19 day in Marion County School board chief returns after strokes Board raises not unreasonable Obituary: Patricia Carruth Sanders Jerry “Wine Dogg” Polk George Phillip Smith Marion County starting to mask up Board smart on sales tax Aldermen make school board pick Town hall meeting set to discuss drugs, addiction Senate candidates enter stretch run Rubbish pit relocation discussions continue Board gives superintendent high marks Public Notices Land Transactions:August 1, 2020 The following land transactions were filed in Marion County Chancery Court for the week ending July… READ MORE Fire Report: July 30, 2020 Land Transactions: July 25, 2020 Land Transactions: July 11, 2020 Jail Docket: June 11, 2020 Fire Report: June 11, 2020 -- Copyright 2020 • The Columbian-Progress 318 Second St. • Columbia, MS 39429 • (601) 736-2611 Emmerich Newspapers proudly serve the following Mississippi communities: ACKERMAN • CARROLLTON • CHARLESTON • CLARKSDALE • COLUMBIA • EUPORA • FOREST • GREENVILLE • GREENWOOD • HATTIESBURG • JACKSON • KOSCIUSKO • INDIANOLA • LOUISVILLE • MAGEE • MENDENHALL • McCOMB • NEWTON • PETAL • QUITMAN • WINONA • YAZOO CITY As well as: DUMAS, Ark. • TALLULAH, La. • FRANKLINTON, La. 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