Rev. Clarence Richard Barnes: Beloved Pastor, Veteran, and Musician Remembered
The Rev. Clarence Richard Barnes was called home to be with God on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. He was born
By Wane A. Hailes In Muscogee County where the Black population constitutes not just the majority demographically but also dominates
By Wane A. Hailes On the streets of every city in America where street slang, tattooed arms and gun violence
By Wane A. Hailes In any thriving democracy, the cornerstone of civic engagement is the assurance that the populace has
By Wane A. Hailes As a child, my mother would tell me things that I just didn’t understand. When
By Wane A. Hailes In the storied political landscape of Columbus, Georgia, the historic election of the second Black candidate
By Wane A. Hailes It is indeed a sad situation when three Black men can’t come together as brothers,
By Wane A. Hailes Consider this timeline: 1. Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - City council voted and appointed Byron Hickey
By Wane A. Hailes Within 30 days of the request by councilor Joann Cogle to postpone filling the late Jerry
When multiple Black candidates decide to run for the same position, the vote can become fragmented. This scenario typically favors
By Wane A. Hailes Should we Stand on Maya Angelou’s Words or Accept the Apology of Columbus Chief of
“Read Between The Lines” …there is much more to the vote to postpone “Pop” Barnes’s replacement In case you
By Wane A. Hailes Dear Father, It’s been 10 years since we were able to celebrate Father’s Day