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Muscogee County Schools Implement New Safety Measures for 2025-26 Academic Year
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance school safety and promote a productive learning environment, the Muscogee County School
Honoring Malcolm Jamal Warner: The Greatest Black Sitcoms of All Time
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Black sitcoms have long been the heartbeat of American television—
Despite Reported Drop in Crime, Deadly Shootings Continue to Shake Columbus
According to the Columbus Police Department (CPD), the city has experienced a significant drop in major crime categories over the
Seth Brown Director of The Office of Crime Prevention Reflects on 15 Years of Service, Looks to the Future
Established in 2009 under the leadership of then-Mayor Jim Wetherington, the Columbus Crime Prevention Board—originally known as the
Columbus 2026 Election Cycle Heats Up as Candidates File to Run
The 2026 election season is gaining momentum in Columbus as candidates begin filing their intent to run for public office.
A View From a Pew “This Ain’t the Ring—This Is the Corner”
A View From A Pew This Aint The Ring This Is The Corner0:00/163.3895241× As I sat listening
Alabama and Georgia Will Hold Tax Free Holidays This Month
Alabamians are encouraged to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School
Watch Out For EBT Skimming
Law enforcement agencies have seen a nationwide increase in skimming, particularly targeting EBT cards. According to a release from the
Georgia Launches HBCU Caucus
Nashville - State legislators with HBCUs, along with several of their college’s presidents convened in Nashville to discuss establishing state
Conversation the Rev. Johnny Flakes III
The Rev. Dr. Johhny H. Flakes III said it’s time for Columbus residents to become politically engaged in their
Time-Out: Tri-City Athletes Shine on the National Stage
The heartbeat of Tri-City sports didn’t skip a beat this past week. From national championship hardware on the
Potential Political Shift Looms in 2026 as Five Columbus Council Seats Head to Ballot
The 2026 election cycle may mark a seismic shift in political power in Columbus city government, as half of the