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Marion County Sheriff’s Officer Injured in Traffic Arrest

Wednesday, May 31 by Caston Countz

On Tuesday, the Marion County Sheriff's Office was notified about a vehicle pursuit coming from Lamar County on Highway 98. The car was being driven by Alicia Holifield, 33, of Summit who was test driving a car from Ryan Chevrolet in Hattiesburg when she headed... Read More.

Former Columbia Police Officer Convicted

Friday, August 12 by Caston Countz

Fifteenth Circuit Court District Attorney Hal Kittrell announces that Justin Codey Herrington, a former police officer with the Columbia Police Department, was convicted at a trial on the charge of Sexual Activity between Police Officers and Offenders Incarcerated in Correctional Facilities or on Correctional... Read More.

Two homes in Lamar County struck by lightning

Wednesday, June 29 by Caston Countz

Tuesday evening brought thunderstorms to the area, as well as two separate fires caused by lightning. Just after 6pm, Lamar volunteer firefighters responded to a home on fire at 205 Burnt Bridge Road. A tree next to the home was struck and spread to... Read More.

Lamar County Man Dies From Lightning Strike

Tuesday, June 28 by Caston Countz

A Lamar County man died Monday evening due to injuries from a lightning strike. Thomas Whorton III, 27 of Lumberton was pronounced dead at Forrest General Hospital. The incident occurred on Pine Burr Road about 4:30 Monday afternoon. Whorton along with another man was... Read More.