A federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Mississippi’s Eastern Division alleges former Columbia Police Department Desk Sgt. Delta Ward violated the rights of two individuals while committing sexual assault o... columbianprogress.com/crime-local-co…

I am Officer Delta Ward, formerly of the City of Columbia Police Department. I feel compelled to make a statement regarding a recent lawsuit alleging misconduct on my part. To start, I want everyone to know that I was cl... columbianprogress.com/full-statement…

Be wary of this scam call tactic... columbianprogress.com/be-wary-scam-c…

A Columbia Police Department officer who was hired in recent months as a school resource officer was arrested Tuesday morning by his fellow officers for voyeurism. ... columbianprogress.com/crime-local-co…

A Columbia Police Department officer who was recently hired as a school resource officer was arrested Tuesday morning by his fellow officers for voyeurism at Columbia Elementary School, but the Columbia School District r... columbianprogress.com/crime-local-co…

It has been a whirlwind week, but I want to assure you, the people of Marion County, that The Columbian-Progress is committed to being vigilant and transparent in its investigation of the Columbia Police Department and t... columbianprogress.com/columns-local-…

In yet another Marion County volleyball showdown, the West Marion Trojans were victorious once again – this time against Columbia Monday in Foxworth.... columbianprogress.com/trojans-top-wi…

East Marion had high hopes heading into the 2023 season, but a wave of injuries – particularly at the quarterback position – famished those hopes. But thanks to increased numbers due to a talented, deep sophomore cla... columbianprogress.com/youthful-eagle…

In football, the team that is able to control the line of scrimmage with the offensive and defensive lines typically has an overwhelming advantage. Such was the case for PCS Friday night, who stymied Columbia Academy’s... columbianprogress.com/cougars-upende…

Fresh off of a trip to the playoffs in head coach Mason Woodrow’s first season in 2023, the West Marion Trojans aren’t content to coast this fall. With an experienced quarterback and a talented group of skill positio... columbianprogress.com/trojans-defini…

The Early Learning Collaborative, led by the Marion County School District, that provides nine pre-K classes in Marion County has been extended with a $5.3 million grant that will cover the classes for the next five year... columbianprogress.com/local-content-…

A week-long break in the schedule couldn’t have come at a better time for Columbia Academy, as the Lady Cougars look to rebuild after a 13-3 district loss to Oak Forest Academy Monday night.... columbianprogress.com/ca-thwarted-of…

Bettye Garner McPhail... columbianprogress.com/obituary-betty…

Come with me on a culinary journey back in time as we look at celebrating Labor Day in the late 19th century. Most Americans look forward to the first Monday in September, dubbed Labor Day. The entire weekend is referred... columbianprogress.com/labor-day-begi…

Editorial from Greenwood Commonwealth: Mississippi Legislature, as did the PERS board, is not addressing the root causes to the retirement system's long-term financial unhealthiness.... columbianprogress.com/editorials-opi…

Fresh off of winning its second South State championship in three years, Columbia will face challenges with new players across the field and a new head coach. But expectations are still through the roof, as the Wildcats ... columbianprogress.com/creating-compe…

Obituary: Robert “Robbie” Martin Bass... columbianprogress.com/obituary-rober…

Jail Docket: August 29, 2024... columbianprogress.com/jail-docket-au…

C-P Publisher Joshua Campbell examines three of East Marion's X-factors this season.... columbianprogress.com/local-content-…

C-P Sports Editor Jackson Howell examines three of West Marion's X-factors this season.... columbianprogress.com/local-content-…