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13th Annual Phenix City's Mayor's Ball

13th Annual Phenix City Mayor's Ball Raises More Than $230,000 for Scholarships

More than $230,000 was raised during the 13th Annual Phenix City Mayor's Ball on Saturday evening, June

NNPA Publisher Rosetta Miler Perry - Queen Mother of the Black Press of America - Passes on June 26 2026

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. On behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), we express our profound sense

The Millennial Microphone

Seeking Shalom in a Divided Land: Why the Church Must Lead Between Juneteenth and Independence Day By Demetrius A. McBride

Courier Eco Latino Launches Weekly Series Spotlighting Local Authors

The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper recently launched a new weekly series, "A View From a Pew: Stories Behind the

Are We Building Churches Young People Want to Belong To?

Every church I know wants to see more young people in the pews. We pray for them. We preach to

Why Chief Mathis' Words Landed Differently in the Black Community

The recent comments by Columbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis have divided our community. Some have condemned his words as reckless

The Mayor Defended the Circumstances. But What About the Statement?

Pressure Explains. It Doesn't Justify. Although Mayor Skip Henderson has not held a formal press conference addressing Police

Behind the Words Series Continues with Focus on Men's Mental Health

Honest conversations about healing, emotional wellness and the experiences men often keep hidden will take center stage during the next

Community Rallies Around Mel Long During Recovery

For years, Mel Long has been known as someone who consistently showed up for others — offering encouragement, leadership, support, and

Mayor Henderson Cannot Remain Silent on Chief Mathis' Comments

In Columbus government, the police chief does not operate independently. The Chief of Police reports to the city's

Op-Ed: Congress Needs to Keep the Hemp Loophole Closed to Protect Georgians

By: Royal Anderson As a registered nurse, I’ve dedicated my career towards helping patients here in Georgia that need