Kendall Mills Named Director of District-Wide Athletics for Muscogee County Schools
A new chapter in Muscogee County athletics is underway—and it starts at the top. In a unanimous vote on
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Columbus Transitional Center Gets New Superintendent
The Georgia Department of Corrections Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Travis Stubbs, assistant superintendent at Columbus Transitional Center,
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Georgia Taxpayers To Receive Extra Surplus Refund
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue recently announced the state will begin issuing one-time, special
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Georgia Creates Student Bill Of Rights
The Georgia Department of Education has launched a Student Bill of Rights that outlines students’ fundamental rights to a well-rounded,
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Learn To Swim For Free With Outdoor Afro
Recently, I discovered Outdoor Afro, a non-profit organization which “celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature.” according to
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Alabama Gives Police What Some Describe As A 'License To Shoot'
Residents of Alabama should be aware of the consequences of the news police immunity law. The much-debated HB202 will become
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Alabama Is Recruiting Corrections Officers Starting at $58,000
The Alabama Department of Corrections recently graduated the largest class ever, with 144 graduates. State officials attribute this success to
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First Black Republican Appointed To Alabama Supreme Court
On May 20, 2025, Gov. Kay Ivey appointed the first black Republican to the Alabama Supreme Court. Judge Bill Lewis
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City Council Votes To Fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley
At the May 27 Columbus City Council meeting, City Manager Isaiah Hugley was fired, angering community activists. The full meeting
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Remember The Titans: Mother And Son Offer Scholarship
A Phenix City mother and son have begun a scholarship program for boys who played on Columbus Youth Football’s
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Bottoms, Esteves Enter Georgia Governors Race
The 2026 Georgia governor’s race is heating up for the Democratic Party. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and
Alabama Groceries, Baby Products, Feminine Hygiene Products Exempt From State Tax
Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, in Alabama state sales tax will be reduced on food to two percent down from four
Alabama Adds Juneteenth As A State Holiday and Recognizes Rosa L. Parks Day
The Alabama Legislature created two new holidays honoring African American culture on May 7, 2025, when HB165 passed the Alabama