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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New School Zone Cameras Enforcing Speed Limits All Day
As the new school year gets underway, city officials are reminding drivers that automated speed enforcement cameras in school zones
Phenix City-Russell County NAACP to Host Annual Freedom Fund Luncheon
The Phenix City-Russell County Branch of the NAACP will host its Annual Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, October 18, 2025,
A View From A Pew: All Skinfolk Ain’t Kinfolk
I recently saw this statement as a post on Facebook. "Just because someone is standing by your side doesn’
Will Council Amend “Hickey Ordinance” Again to Benefit a Mayor?
When retired police officer Byron Hickey was appointed to the Columbus City Council in 2023, the city had to amend
Columbus 2026 Elections Take Shape With Mayoral, Council Races Heating Up
With five months to go before qualifying begins, the 2026 Columbus elections are already taking shape, as six mayoral hopefuls
A Special View From A Pew: The Black Church and The Black Press…Trusted Voices in a Time of Decision
For over two centuries, two institutions have stood as the beating heart of Black America—the Black church and the
Time-Out: Muscogee County Football Heats Up
The whistles are echoing across the fields, the bleachers are buzzing, and the smell of fresh turf and Friday night
A View from a Pew: Man Gives Awards, God Gives Rewards
A View From A Pew Man Gives awards God Gives Rewards0:00/169.8075281× There’s nothing wrong with being
Fountain City Classic Launches “Close the Gap” Campaign with $35,000 Goal to Support Students and Bands
The Fountain City Classic (FCC) has launched a new fundraising effort aimed at helping college students stay in school and
Muscogee County School District Names Counseling Department After Juanita Carson Booker
The Muscogee County School District paid tribute Thursday to the remarkable career and legacy of Miss Juanita Carson Booker, dedicating
The Lasting Impact of Choosing an HBCU
In the concluding part of our series on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, we turn to those who know them