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Limb and Debris Pickup in Columbia Announced

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Limb and debris pick-up routes have been announced for Columbia beginning next week. Monday: Ward 1 Tuesday: Ward 2 Wednesday: Ward 3 Thursday: Ward 4 Friday: Finish up day No more than one cubic yard, no contractor piles. If you contract your yard, tree trimming work, or demolition, the contractor... Read More.

MDOT infrastructure projects underway in Southwest Mississippi

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MCCOMB, MISS.--The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the following update on highway projects in Southwest Mississippi. “A number of important safety and infrastructure improvement projects are underway in District 7,” said Commissioner Tom King, Southern Transportation District. “These projects will improve safety, efficiency and... Read More.

Volunteers Needed at Columbia Animal Shelter

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Due to short staffing, the Columbia Animal Shelter is asking the public for volunteers to help with kennel cleaning each morning. If you can help any morning beginning at 8:30 from Monday-Saturday, especially on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when they do deeper cleaning, please... Read More.

Mississippi Unemployment Numbers Out for February

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For Second Month in a Row Unemployment Rate Falls to Historic Low and Number of Jobs Rises to Historic High.  This is the latest information announced today by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.   Mississippi’s unemployment rate fell in February 2018 to 4.5%, which is... Read More.

Shooting in Marion County on Wednesday

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On March 21, 2018, Marion County Investigators investigated a shooting at 14 Killingsworth Circle in the Lampton Community. Numerous rounds were fired into the residence that was occupied at the time of the shooting. Fortunately no one was injured. Douglas Jarrod Peters, 17, of Columbia,... Read More.

Spring Fishing Forecast for Northwest Mississippi

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Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) fisheries biologists are optimistic about fishing on Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Reservoirs in 2018. These are some of the best crappie fisheries in the nation, supporting about 1.5 million hours of fishing annually. According to MDWFP... Read More.

Chances of Severe Weather in Pine Belt today.

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Slight TIMING...Today and tonight along and south of I-20, tonight north of I-20 Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail to half dollar size are possible across the entire area. For areas along and south of I-20 this threat will exist from this morning through tonight.... Read More.