Front Page
Company investing $1 million+ in old Tri-County High
(Old school, once set for demolition, is now home to Southeastern Team Sports Academy)
Three people die in Richland house fire
Historic Show and Tell event set in Ellaville
Chattahoochee Co. High names STAR Student and Teacher
Marion County to put officers in schools
(Local man, church pledge $10,000+ donation to help pay for salaries)
Ellaville Council hears from Chamber of Commerce, Historic Society
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Local athletes ink deals on National Signing Day
Kelley, Lee to play football at Coffeyville Community College
Schley Co. High has 6 players headed for college ball
Free Tax Assistance offered in Marion
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Obituaries: Chinn, Lurwig
Cook receives 65-Year Award at American Legion event in Richland
Chattco's Elfurd gets another Teacher of the Year Award
Man charged with DUI in Stewart Co. accident
Preston to host Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Valentine Dinner
Cusseta-Chattco Parks and Rec opens registration for soccer and track
Stewart officer should get answer about his status soon
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(Opinion Page)
Letter to the Editor: MCHS Performance Academy put on fantastic show
Yes, God Made Farmers
The right of citizens to be armed
When there was romance
Good Touch, Bad Touch
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Marion Co. Chamber asks residents to offer comments on Ft. Benning
Hill in named Columbus Police Department Officer of the Month
Coon returns after deployment with Army
Parents of students with disabilities invited to Transition Fair in Buena Vista
Potter to be special guest at Marion Chamber of Commerce meeting
Webster students take Accelerated Reader Test
Oakland Fire & Resuce to host Spaghetti Dinner
Doyle VFD selling BBQ for pickup this Saturday
Stewart Co. Schools to host Parent Knight Conversation
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MCHS girls basketball team enters Region Tournament as No. 1 seed
MCHS Eagles heat up in time for tournament
Schley Co. High Lady Cats continue to show improvement
Chattahoochee Co. girls beat Quitman
Schley Co. High Wildcats to get another shot at Talbotton in Region Tournament
Marion County High to host Region Final Four
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Church News
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Book Review: Back to the Beginning
Locals graduate from Columbus State University
Students make Dean's List at CSU
SCE 4th graders are making music
Job Fair to be held in Cusseta
Conservation Meeting to be held in Buena Vista
Cusseta Head Start has openings
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MCHS FFA Team competes in Area Ag Mechanices Career Development Event
Legion to hold Constitutional Speech Contest in Richland
First graders at Webster exceed Reading Goal
Southland pre-schoolers collect 100 cans for needy
Tri-County Head Start is accepting applications
Marion Co. Public Library hosts Time for Tots on Tuesdays
Adult Ed Classes offered for free in Preston
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Legal Notices
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Legal Notices
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Legal Notices
Webster Pre-K students learn about patterns
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Senior Knight at Stewart County High School
Wells completes training to help out with Relay for Life
LK Moss students participate in Jump Rope for Heart
Marion Co. FCCLA plans Prince and Princess Balls
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Chili Cook-Off in Cusseta offers some unique prizes
Zumbathon fundraiser to be held in Cusseta
LK Moss Pre-K students study winter, quilts, cold weather animals
Phoebe Sumter has a number of events on tap for Heart Awareness Month
TIMCO Aviation recruiter visists SGTC students
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Richland businesses host informal Open House event
Marion County Jail Log
Homebuyer Education Class to be held in Buena Vista
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Classified Ads
Webster Co. students enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid