A Call to Awareness: The Road to the 2026 Elections
With the qualifying period fast approaching and new candidates preparing to enter the race, political observers say the 2026 elections
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When God Hears His Child Cry
It was late one night, and a husband was just getting home tired from work. Only one problem — his house
Lifestyle
Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers Receives $2.1 Million Recovery Grant to Aid Small Businesses
The Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers has secured more than $2.1 million in federal recovery funds to support small
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Man Charged With Murder in Deadly American Legion Shooting
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting outside the American Legion on
Lifestyle
Speed Enforcement Active in Columbus School Zones for Summer Session
The Columbus Police Department is reminding motorists to slow down in designated school zones this summer, as speed enforcement cameras
Lifestyle
Tri-City Latino Festival Canceled for 2025 Due to Economic Challenges
Organizers of the Tri-City Latino Festival announced that this year’s event, originally scheduled for Sept. 20 in downtown Columbus,
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First Black Republican Appointed To Alabama Supreme Court
On May 20, 2025, Gov. Kay Ivey appointed the first black Republican to the Alabama Supreme Court. Judge Bill Lewis
Lifestyle
Former Muscogee County Schools Superintendent Dr. John A. Phillips Jr. Dies at 86
Dr. John A. Phillips Jr., a retired Muscogee County superintendent known for leading the school district through a period of
Lifestyle
The Millennial Microphone: Columbus we gotta Practice what we Preach
Columbus, I'm Upset. We ask for change. We demand accountability. We cry out for truth. Yet far too
Opinion
A View From A Pew: Shake It Off and Step Up
We’ve all felt it—that heavy weight of life piling on, one shovel of dirt at a time. Grief.
News
City Council Votes To Fire City Manager Isaiah Hugley
At the May 27 Columbus City Council meeting, City Manager Isaiah Hugley was fired, angering community activists. The full meeting
Lifestyle
Local Entrepreneur Launches Transportation Service for Ex-Offenders
Irma Mason's vision for GIM Transportation Services LLC began with a simple observation: formerly incarcerated individuals often struggle
Lifestyle
Remember The Titans: Mother And Son Offer Scholarship
A Phenix City mother and son have begun a scholarship program for boys who played on Columbus Youth Football’s