Large Drug Bust in Marion County

On the 19th day of April, 2019, the Marion County Sheriff's Office conducted its third large scale narcotics operation in the past six months. Operation Real Deal is the conclusion of a multi-month investigation that was conducted by the Marlon County Sheriffs Office. These arrests were based... Read More.

Boil Water Notice for Mt. Gilead-Improve Lifted

Mt. Gilead--Improve Water Association has lifted the precautionary "Boil-Water Alert" for customers who get their drinking water from their water system in Marion County. Tests performed by the Mississippi Department of Health Public Health Laboratory indicate the water is now safe to drink.

Quad County Free Fair and Rodeo coming to Columbia

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.

Prescribed Burning Program Accepting Applications

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is continuing its partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Wildlife Mississippi, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Mississippi Forestry Commission and others to provide cost-share for... Read More.