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Columbia, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Columbia! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does Columbia’s new National Main Street accreditation really mean downtown?
  • Remember when the Olympic torch passed through Columbia in 1996?

Also on today's calendar: Sir Charles Jones.

Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Columbia Main Street earns national accreditation status (columbianprogress.com) — Columbia’s downtown just earned prestigious Nationally Accredited Main Street status, signaling strong local leadership and a proven track record in revitalization and preservation-based economic development. The recognition, shared with other Mississippi communities, can help attract investment, support local businesses, and strengthen Columbia’s appeal as a vibrant, welcoming place to live and visit.
   

• Backward Glance Tuesday, May 26 (enterprise-journal.com) — Columbia gets a nostalgic nod in this historical roundup, recalling when Hattiesburg’s Oseola McCarty carried the Olympic torch through Columbia on its way to Atlanta in 1996. The piece also looks back at past local valedictorians, political appointments, and hospital equipment upgrades across southwest Mississippi.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Columbia. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Burger King Shift Leader in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sumrall

  • Top of Class 2026: Jefferson Davis County High School & Sumrall High School (wdam.com)

Hattiesburg

  • 63 Sullivan Kilrain Rd Lot 84, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (realtor.com)
  • Hattiesburg City Council denies alley closure (hubcityspokes.com)
  • Hattiesburg community honors fallen service members during Memorial Day ceremony (wdam.com)

Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Columbia

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.