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Ben Watts Receives Honorary Resolution by Mississippi Senate

Tuesday, February 27 by Caston Countz

Ben Watts from Columbia, with wife Lori by his side, received an honorary resolution for his artistic contributions to the state of Mississippi. Here is the text of that resolution: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ARTISTIC TALENT OF COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI, ARTIST BEN WATTS, WHOSE LATEST... Read More.

Gentry Terrell Day at the Expo Center on Saturday

Friday, February 23 by Caston Countz

Plans have been changed for Gentry Terrell Day on Saturday, February 23rd. Because of the possibility of rain, all activities will be moved to the Expo center. The festivities begin at 9. A formal tea with Queen Gentry will be at 10am and the... Read More.

Marion County Historical Society’s 5th annual FORD’S ENCAMPMENT

Monday, February 19 by Caston Countz

The Marion County Historical Society is proud to present the 5th annual Ford’s Encampment on February 24, 2018 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the historic John Ford Home-Fordsville, in Sandy Hook. Ford’s Encampment is a historical interpretation event and reenactment of 19th century Mississippi... Read More.

Rankings of the Safest Cities in Mississippi

Wednesday, February 14 by Caston Countz

The National Council for Home Safety and Security announced their ranking of the Safest Cities in Mississippi for 2018. The top ten are: 1. Petal 2. Madison 3. Brandon 4. Long Beach 5. Hernando 6. Horn Lake 7. Olive Branch 8. Southaven 9. Oxford 10. West Point For more information: https://www.alarms.org/safest-cities-in-mississippi-2018 To... Read More.

Benefit for Gentry Terrell set for February 4th

Tuesday, January 9 by Caston Countz

Gentry Terrell 5, the daughter of Brydon and Amy Terrell and granddaughter of Tommy and Teresa Terrel and Stacy and Lisa Nolan has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. According to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Stage 4 Diffuse Intrinisic Pontine Glioma is... Read More.

Lake Mary Crawford Closed for Renovation

Tuesday, August 29 by Caston Countz

MONTICELLO – Lake Mary Crawford, located near Monticello, is closed to the public. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) drained the lake in preparation for planned renovations. “Draining Lake Mary Crawford will allow us to make needed repairs to the water... Read More.

Dove Season Starts September 2

Monday, August 28 by Caston Countz

JACKSON – Mississippi’s dove hunting season will open on September 2 statewide. For private lands on opening day, legal shooting hours will begin 30 minutes before sunrise. Dove fields on Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Wildlife Management Areas may have different... Read More.

Quad County Free Fair and Rodeo coming to Columbia

Tuesday, August 15 by Caston Countz

A fair AND rodeo will be coming to Columbia on Labor Day Weekend! That's right, Marion, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lamar Counties and all points beyond. Mitchell Brothers Amusements and Pro Roedo Inc., is working with Columbia and Marion County to announce after three decades,... Read More.