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First Annual Blackberry Festival

Some really cool people braved the really hot weather (100 degrees plus) to come enjoy the first annual Mississippi Blackberry Festival in Columbia, MS this Fourth of July weekend.  Although the blackberries were scarce this year, because of the extremely dry season, there were blackberry dishes all over town.  Many of the local restaurants participated [...]

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Mississippi Blackberry Festival

The first annual Mississippi Blackberry Festival will be coming to Columbia, MS on the first weekend in July.  It will be a two day festival on July 1 and 2 featuring food, arts & crafts, games, music, and activities presented by the Columbia Trolley Association, LLC.  There will be events held all over town including a Classic [...]

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Marion County Bicentennial

Marion County is celebrating its 200th Birthday this year!!!  Established in 1811, Marion County was part of the original Mississippi Territory before Mississippi became a state, and it was host for the Pearl River Convention for Statehood in 1816.  There are numerous events planned throughout the year to celebrate our Bicentennial in 2011, after the [...]

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Candlelight, Carols and Claus

  The spirit of the Christmas season was in the air this year at Candlelight, Carols and Claus on Main Street in downtown Columbia.  There were bells ringing and people singing and the lighting of the trees on the Courthouse Square.  The crowd snacked on funnel cakes, popcorn and fried candy bars as they enjoyed [...]

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BAWI Fest and Gala

One of the highlights of the fall festival season this year was the first BAWI Fest celebrating the Balance Agriculture With Industry program that was introduced here in the 1930′s by Governor Hugh White.  BAWI started in Columbia and eventually became a statewide and national program to increase industrial production in areas that were typically [...]

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Heritage Festival 2010

The 45th Annual Heritage Festival and Flea Market was a successful event again for 2010, thanks to Ann Simmons and all the folks working with the Marion County Historical Society.  They served up some good chicken, cooked by the Mayor and some tasty burgers and dogs cooked up by the Columbia Lions Club.  A large [...]

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The 45th Heritage Festival

Coming 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 [...]

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National Night Out

Local citizens battled the blazing summer heat to join law enforcement agencies and rescue workers for their National Night Out at the Columbia Water Park on Tuesday, August 3.  The Columbia Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and the Columbia Fire Departments came together to support the fight against crime with demonstrations, entertainment, and [...]

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