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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Headlines the 39th Annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was the guest speaker at the 39th Annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast whereover 1000

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Horace King, Master Bridge Builder

By Janell Williams Today, it is easy enough to cross the Chattahoochee River to go from Columbus to Phenix City.

New Black History Trail opens on anniversary of activists’ murder

A new Black Heritage trail has opened in Columbus showcasing the history of a once thriving, yet almost forgotten black

Local prep school takes 2nd place in Reading Bowl

By Janell Williams   Sixth graders from Emanuel Prep School of Math & Science recently won second place in the Helen

Republican Candidate in Columbus Enters Race for Congress

By Kirsten J. Barnes Special to the Courier Eco Latino Republican Regina “Reggie” Liparoto, executive director of Columbus South, Inc.

A View From a Pew: So You Want To Go Back When America Was Great? Ok, Let’s Go Back

President/ Publisher Wane A. Hailes   I consider myself an educated man. Some might even say I am a learned individual.

Tuskegee- Morehouse Classic returning to Columbus in 2024

By Janell Williams The “Granddaddy” of HBCU Classics is making its way back to Columbus. After its move to Birmingham,

Things to do in Columbus this Valentine’s Day

By Janell Williams   * Monica & Friends * The Official Afterparty * Forever Yours Galentine Event * Kids Night at Bradley Park Dr * Speed

Columbus joins Bi-State Black History tour

By Janell Williams   Several Columbus historic sites have been added to the AAA Bi-state Black History Tour across Georgia and

A View From A Pew: Excuse Me May I Make a Suggestion, Please?

By Wane A. Hailes   Although the deadline for an individual to declare their intention to run for a political office

Local Black elected officials mourn the loss of Georgia State Legislator Richard Smith

By Wane A. Hailes The Courier   Richard Smith, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives has passed away. He