When the Pastor Needs a Break
As a PK — a preacher's kid — I witnessed it firsthand. I grew up watching my father stand behind
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Sports
Double Coverage: Time-Out! With Jerome Bryant
By Jerome Bryant In our local sports scene, there’s an undeniable sense of excitement as our hometown teams and
News
Remembering District Attorney Stacey Jackson
The city of Columbus, Georgia, is in mourning today following the loss of District Attorney Stacey Jackson. Jackson, a dedicated
Opinion
A View From A Pew
“Read Between The Lines” …there is much more to the vote to postpone “Pop” Barnes’s replacement In case you
Sports
Time Out With Jerome Bryant
By Jerome Bryant In a great week of sports action, the local scene was ablaze with excitement as athletes from
News
Alabama Legislature Faces Deadline on Gaming Decision: Voters’ Right to Decide Hangs in the Balance
By Kirsten J. Barnes The Alabama Legislature has only three more days to decide whether voters will have the right
News
Sunday Conversations
By CEL Staff This week’s Sunday Conversations with the Rileys is titled “Stressless.” In this episode, the Rileys explored
Education
District Dispatch w/ Kimberly Wright
Welcome aboard the District Dispatch, where we navigate the currents of education each week, spotlighting the stories, challenges, and triumphs
News
Publisher Wane Hailes Receives Prestigious John R. Lewis Humanitarian Award
By CEL Staff The Alpha Phi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. hosted its annual Scholarship Lunch Program
News
Shaping Tomorrow: Reflections on the Success of ‘Meet the Candidate’ Forums
By Janell Williams In the heart of our community, a pivotal series of events unfolded last month that could shape
Opinion
10 years Later … Remembering our final conversation
By Wane A. Hailes Dear Father, It’s been 10 years since we were able to celebrate Father’s Day