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Thad Cochran Announces Retirement

Monday, March 5 by Caston Countz

U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, today announced his intention to resign from the U.S. Senate effective April 1, 2018. “I regret my health has become an ongoing challenge. I intend to fulfill my responsibilities and commitments to the... Read More.

Marion County Cattlemen Association Rodeo Coming to Columbia March 16-17

Monday, March 5 by Caston Countz

Mack Grubbs Dodge Ram presents the 63rd Marion County Cattlemen Association Rodeo coming to the Columbia Expo Center Friday and Saturday, March 16th and 17th at 7:30pm. Featuring NFR clown Rudy Burns, Kids Calf Scramble ages 6-12 on both nights, and Roman Rider Dusti... Read More.

Times set for Mississippi State, Ole Miss in SEC Tourney on WCJU/WJDR

Sunday, March 4 by Caston Countz

With the end of the regular season, the SEC Men's Basketball tournament games have been set. Our coverage will begin on Wednesday, March 7th with Fourteenth seed Ole Miss playing No. 11 South Carolina with tip off at approximately 8:25pm and can be heard... Read More.

Columbia Elementary School to Host Scholastic Book Fair

Friday, March 2 by Caston Countz

The Columbia Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair on March 5th through 9th. Funds raised will help purchase books for the school library and classroom libraries. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire... Read More.

New Ward’s to Open in Prentiss

Friday, March 2 by Caston Countz

Just a few months after Ward's closed in Prentiss, the company announced the building of a new restaurant to the south of the old site. The new Ward's will be built at the "y" of the intersection of the 84 bypass and Highway 13... Read More.

Persistent Flooding Causes Closure of South Delta Wildlife Management Areas

Thursday, March 1 by Caston Countz

Heavy rainfall during the month of February has resulted in extensive flooding in the south Delta region of Mississippi. Effective March 1, 2018, the following Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) will be closed to public access and use: Mahannah, Riverfront, Shipland, and Twin Oaks. In... Read More.

Suspected Bear attack on Vehicle

Thursday, March 1 by Caston Countz

A bear is suspected of mauling a car in Lawrence County in the Sontag area on Feb. 23rd. A woman noticed the damage to the vehicle around 7:30am when she went out that morning. There were chew marks and claw marks on various places... Read More.

Boil Water Notice for Mt. Gilead-Improve

Thursday, March 1 by Caston Countz

The Mt. Gilead--Improve Water Association has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Marion County. This affects approximately 2,513 customers who are served by the Mt. Gilead-Improve Water Association in Marion County.Water... Read More.