Russell County, Franchise Missionary Baptist Church to Honor Dr. Raymond Cochran with Series of Retirement Events Community leaders, elected officials and congregants will gather over the coming weeks to honor the legacy and retirement of Dr. Wane Hailes Feb 18, 2026
A View from a Pew: Stop Worrying About If He’s Coming — Just Be Ready When He Does From where I sit — from this pew — I’ve learned something about faith that took me years to understand. Most Wane Hailes Feb 18, 2026
Commentary: If You’re Going to Dig a Grave… Dig Two From where I sit, I’ve seen elections come and go. I’ve watched good people rise. I’ve watched Wane Hailes Feb 18, 2026
Columbus Deserves Transparency, Not Backroom DealsDemetrius McBride, Urban League of the River Valley Young ProfessionalsREAD MOREThe Need for True Representation in ColumbusREAD MORE
News CEL News: Sunday Edition Columbus State University Coach Robert Moore Sets Program Record with 160th Peach Belt Win READ MORE Reinvesting in Communities — A Staff Report Feb 15, 2026
News CEL News: Sunday Edition A Tradition of Honor and Reflection READ MORE Sunday Conversation: with LaTivia Rivers Manager, Columbus Welcome Center READ MORE Celebrating Staff Report Feb 8, 2026
News CEL News: Sunday Edition Commentary: Anker’s Reversal Reignites Debate over Council Appointment Tradition READ MORE Sunday Conversation with Dr. Lakeita Arrington-Judkins President, ULRVYP Staff Report Feb 1, 2026
News CEL News: Sunday Edition Local Historian, Florene Dawkins Awarded the 2026 Unity Award READ MORE A Sunday Conversation with Dr. Brett Murphy Dawson of Staff Report Jan 25, 2026