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Arrest Made in Deadly Hit-and-Run Incident
The Columbus Police Department’s Motor Squad has made an arrest in the hit-and-run investigation that claimed the life of
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Opinion
From Gangsta to Gavel-Shaken…It’s a Reality Check When The Judge Puts those Years on You
By Wane A. Hailes On the streets of every city in America where street slang, tattooed arms and gun violence
View From A Pew
Restoring Democratic Integrity in City Council Appointments
By Wane A. Hailes In any thriving democracy, the cornerstone of civic engagement is the assurance that the populace has
Politics
A Sunday Sledge Commentary Just saying...
Two Old Men, Too Many Lies: The Unconvincing Biden-Trump Debate By Kaffie Sledge Special to the Courier I think I
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Be Careful When You Air Your Dirty Laundry in Public, You Just Might End Up Showing Your Own Drawers
By Wane A. Hailes As a child, my mother would tell me things that I just didn’t understand. When
Lifestyle
Baltimore Times’ Joy Bramble Honored as Publisher of the Year at NNPA Convention
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Joy Bramble, founder of The Baltimore Times, was awarded the prestigious
Newsletter
Travis Chambers Wins Primary Runoff for District 10 At-Large City Council Seat
By Janell Williams Travis Chambers clinched victory in the District 10 At-Large City Council primary runoff in Columbus, GA, securing
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District 10 Changes Colors. This Is What Happens When We Vote!
By Wane A. Hailes In the storied political landscape of Columbus, Georgia, the historic election of the second Black candidate
Obituaries
Columbus, Georgia Remembers Dr. William Pickard
By Wane A. Hailes According to Dr. Robert “Bob” Wright, founder of the Bob Wright Symposium on Business Empowerment entrepreneur,
Newsletter
Barnes Siblings Confront City Council Over Corruption Allegations and Replacement Appointment
By Janell Williams Simi and Clairmont Barnes, children of the late City Council member Jerry “Pops” Barnes, addressed the council,
Opinion
Can We Stand in Line for More than a Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes?
By Wane A. Hailes It is indeed a sad situation when three Black men can’t come together as brothers,
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What Mystery? There was no “Mystery” at Columbus Council. Just Follow the Money
Byron Hickey Has Been Appointed To Succeed "Pops" Barnes as City Councilor For District One. Why Hasn'
Newsletter
Swearing-In of Former Police Officer to Columbus Council Delayed Amid Uncertainty
By Kirsten J. Barnes The swearing-in of former Columbus Police Officer Byron Hickey to the Columbus Council has been postponed,