Lion Charlie Conerly presented fellow Lion Jim Cagle with the Civil Air Patrol Achievement Award for outstanding duty performance with the CAP since 1976. Although inactive at present, Jim was involved in establishing the Mocking Bird Squadron in Columbia and serving as its first Commander, and was recently presented with the Master Pilot Award by [...]
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The Columbia Lions Club cooked up some delicious pancakes, sausage and bacon for their Pancake Supper this year. Held at the First United Methodist Church, the event was very successful and attracted quite a few attendees. The proceeds from the annual Pancake Supper benefit the Columbia Lions Club in their efforts to help the blind [...]
Share on FacebookComing up on Saturday, October 2nd is The 45th Annual Heritage Festival and Flea Market sponsored by the Marion County Historical Society. This free event will take place in the City Park and usually draws thousands of people with its good food, fun, and entertainment. On the Friday evening before the event, there will be [...]
Share on FacebookThe new Marion County white squirrel t-shirts are in! They are available in several sizes and vibrant colors including Sapphire Blue, Charcoal Grey, Lime Green, and Heliconia Pink. These t-shirts were designed by Tony Weinedel, screenprinted at Alley Cats, and feature a five color design of “Hughey” the White Squirrel. The text on the shirts [...]
Share on FacebookCongratulations to Stephen Foxworth and the members of the 2010 Mississippi All-State Lions Club Band for winning their 27th First Prize in the international competition and parade in Sydney, Australia. The Mississippi Lions Club Band has won the most competitions in the 61 year history of the International Lions Club Convention. Here is a video [...]
Share on FacebookMARION COUNTY RECREATIONAL RAILROAD The sound of the train whistle and the clacking of the rails have long been a part of the atmosphere in Marion County since the railroad was built here in the early 1880′s. The train was an integral aspect of life here for over a century and in many ways it [...]
Share on FacebookSince its formation on December 21, 1942, the Columbia Lions Club has effectively served the community in many different ways. Our Lions Club has the distinction of being one of the oldest and largest Lions Clubs in Mississippi. Located in District 30-S, the Columbia Lions Club’s primary objectives include helping the blind and vision impaired [...]
Share on FacebookOn May 20th and June 3rd, in the back of D-Kay’s restaurant, The Pink Feathers held their annual Art Bra Auction and charity event to raise awareness about breast cancer and to raise money to help a local woman undergoing treatment. All of the proceeds from this fun and creative event go to medical expenses [...]
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