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The Courier Eco Latino to Celebrate 20 Years of Publishing to the Tri-City Area

Calls for Councilor Charmaine Crabb’s Resignation Grow Following Release of Sheriff’s Office Report

The recent release of a 118-page administrative report by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office has sparked outrage in Columbus’

Columbus Police Launch “Operation Overlook” to Combat Seasonal Crime Spike

Community leaders raise concerns about potential over-policing in minority neighborhoods The Columbus Police Department recently announced a 30-day crime prevention

“Mama, You Protected Me… But You Didn’t Prepare Me”

This was a comment from a single mother after a conversation with her son. She said he looked her dead

Born with the Recipe: Turning Lemons into Lemonade

Life, in all its unpredictability, has a way of serving us a cold, sour pitcher of lemons. Financial trouble, broken

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

Praise Fest 2025 set for May 17 at Woodruff Riverfront Park

Event will feature nationally acclaimed gospel artists and local talent Praise 100.7 WEAM-FM and WOKS AM 1340 & 94.

SISTERS Inc. to Host 2025 Juneteenth Western Dinner and Dance

Dust off your boots and grab your hat. SISTERS Inc. will host its 2025 Annual Juneteenth Western Dinner and Dance

"Wake Up My People, Stop Wearing And Driving Your Money!"

“It’s not your salary that makes you rich; it’s your spending habits.” Let that sink in. It’s

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

Columbus Chapter of Jack and Jill Unveils Legacy Book Honoring Charter Members

The Columbus, Georgia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. marked a historic milestone on Sunday, May 4, with

A View from a Pew: A White Carnation for Mama

There are moments when I instinctively reach for my phone to call my mother, only to remember—she won’t