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Update to Marion County Courthouse Office Operations

Thursday, March 26 by Caston Countz

A message from the Marion County Courthouse Officials: In our continuing effort to serve Marion County citizens while keeping them and our employees safe in response to COVID-19 we have made changes to office operations. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: You MUST call the office you are needing to... Read More.

Boil Water Notice from Cedar Grove/Harmony Water Association

Wednesday, January 15 by Caston Countz

Margaurette Speights of the Cedar Grove-Harmony Water Association announced a boil water notice for it's members on Pittman Road, Highway 13 North, Old Highway 13 North, Harvey Drive, Franklin Drive, Pittman Drive and Expose Road, or any of their members that lost water pressure.... Read More.

Retirement Reception for Norma Williamson on Thursday

Thursday, January 2 by Caston Countz

There will be a retirement reception for Norma Williamson at the Marion County Development Partnership building on the Courthouse Square Thursday afternoon from 4 until 6pm. Come by and congratulate Norma on her retirement.

Retirement Reception for Cass Barnes

Wednesday, December 18 by Caston Countz

You are invited to a retirement reception for Cass Barnes for his 24 years of service on Friday, December 27th from 3-5pm at the Sebe Dale, JR Chancery Court Building, 250 Broad Street in Columbia.

Preliminary Tornado Report from Monday storms from National Weather Service

Tuesday, December 17 by Caston Countz

Preliminary tornado survey information from the December 16, 2019 Tornado event: -Marion County: Survey teams rated the tornado that went through Columbia, MS as an EF2 tornado with 112mph winds. This tornado began southwest of Columbia and tracked for roughly 6.8 miles, ending on... Read More.

Severe Weather Potential for Monday Night

Monday, December 16 by Caston Countz

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...Today through Tonight FOG THREAT...Limited TIMING...Today Today through tonight, severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail up to... Read More.

Arrests made in October 29 murder in Kokomo

Friday, December 13 by Caston Countz

Investigators have arrested 3 individuals in connection with the October 29, 2019 murder of Essic Darby in Kokomo, MS. Nathan Smith (22) of Hattiesburg, charged with Murder and Armed Robbery. Rico Roberts (23) of Hattiesburg, charged with Murder and Armed Robbery. LaJourdon Travis (25) of Poplarville, charged... Read More.

Boil Water Notice Issued

Thursday, December 12 by Caston Countz

A Boil Water Notice has been issued for Cedar Grove-Harmony Water Association customers on Stuckey Road, Fortenberry Cutoff and on Conerly Road...until further notice. Per Margarette Speights of Cedar Grove-Harmony