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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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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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Fireworks at the Park

The Independence Day celebration at Friendship Park, the first annual “4th of July Extravaganza,” presented by The Friends of the Columbia-Marion County Library featured a fireworks display, an ice cream buffet, patriotic music, and live entertainment. The audience was treated to an address by the Friends of the Library President Dr. Ron Jordan and to [...]

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