In This Weeks Sunday Edition

This week, The Courier Eco Latino Sunday Edition sits down with Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager, for an in-depth conversation about where things stand, what has been accomplished, and what comes next for the Liberty Theatre and Cultural Arts Center.

A Commentary: Rebuilding What Integration Unintentionally Broke. Economically, integration hurt the Black community it delivered a blow we still haven’t recovered from. It quietly dismantled the economic engine that once powered Black neighborhoods.

Tree of Life Healthcare, a non-profit medical and eye clinic located at 808 21st Street in Columbus, continues to serve as a vital resource for uninsured and underserved patients across West Georgia and East Alabama. people of their constitutional rights are not a new phenomenon in America. Today, the faces have changed, but the tactics feel hauntingly familiar.

In his View from a Pew: “The Reservation None of Us Can Cancel”,  publisher Wane Hales says we all have a reservation that cannot be canceled. But until that day comes, we get to decide how we live. In the words of The Shawshank Redemption, we can either “get busy dying or get busy
living.”

Uneven Spotlight? Harris County Arrest of Assistant Principal Raises Questions About Media Double Standard.  Is there a double standard in how the arrests of Black and white public officials are covered in Muscogee County — and does that reflect a broader pattern in American crime reporting?

Columbus 2026 Elections Take Shape with Early Field of Mayoral and Council Contenders. With fewer than 110 days before qualifying begins, the 2026 Columbus municipal elections are already drawing significant interest. Six candidates have announced bids for mayor, and eight others are seeking seats on the Columbus City Council. The qualifying period is set for March 2–6, 2026.

Spotlight on Girls Inc. Dr. Kia L. Chambers – A profile of an inspiring Columbus native who embodies the strength, intelligence, and boldness fostered by Girls Inc.

The Courier Eco Latino Sunday Edition will be available online every Sunday morning, continuing the paper’s two-decade tradition of uplifting stories and advocacy for equity and community empowerment. Subscribe to receive our Sunday Edition newsletter for free at couriernews.org