Columbus Community Leaders Urge Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Amid growing challenges and political divisions, community leaders are calling for a unified strategy to ensure their voices
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NNPA Launches ‘Missing & Black 2025’ Campaign to Spotlight Disparities in Media Coverage of Missing Black Individuals
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Statistics from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) reveal that Black people make up nearly 40 percent of
Education
Columbus State University to Hire Over 40 Academic, Career Coaches to Boost Student Success
Staff Report Columbus State University is investing more than $4 million to hire more than 40 academic and career coaches
Lifestyle
Allen Levi to Present Theo of Golden at Columbus Public Library
Staff Report Acclaimed Southern storyteller and musician Allen Levi will present his novel Theo of Golden at the Columbus Public
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TARGET TAKES A HIT: $12.4 BILLION WIPED OUT
By Stacy Brown Sr. National Correspondent NNPA Target Corporation’s stock plummeted by approximately $27.27 per share by the
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Columbus Police, ATF Target Violent Crime in Operation D.I.R.E.C.T. Pressure
Staff Report A two-month law enforcement operation targeting violent crime hotspots in Columbus resulted in 65 arrests and the seizure
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Bi-Coastal Collaboration Brings Sound, Poetry and Performance Installation To Georgia’s Pasaquan
Staff Report Columbus State University's Pasaquan will host "The Quieting World," an immersive soundscape installation by
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Alabama and Georgia Residents Are Encouraged To Get Their STAR ID By May 7
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced its participation in the “Be Your REAL ID Self” campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed
Politics
Figures Sponsors COVER Now Act To Expand Healthcare
WASHINGTON – Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) announced in February that he is a lead co-sponsor for the Cover Outstanding Vulnerable
Education
Georgia Launches Teacher Recruitment Initiative
The Georgia Department of Education announces the launch of its new teacher recruitment initiative, Teach in the Peach, a statewide
Education
Columbus State’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center to Host GA STEM Day
Staff Report Middle and high school students will have the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields
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Pivot Fund Renews Support for Grassroots Newsrooms Expanding Impact Across Communities
Staff Report The Pivot Fund is proud to invest $600,000 in renewed funding for several grantee partners who are
Lifestyle
Keep Columbus Beautiful Accepting Nominations for 2025 Awards Reception
Staff Report The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Awards Reception, recognizing individuals, businesses, civic