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"After the Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad are Gone"

As our community has suffered the loss of prominent individuals it reminds me of the personal loss of my brother,

Coca-Cola Space Science Center to Host Muscogee County School District Robotics Competition

Staff Report The Coca-Cola Space Science Center, in partnership with the Muscogee County School District, will host a robotics competition

Severe Weather Preparedness Items Are Tax Free This Weekend In Alabama Feb. 21-23

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, that will begin at 12:01 a.

Columbus Police Department’s Chili Cookoff Victory Results in Donation to Boys & Girls Club

Staff Report The Columbus Police Department is turning its recent culinary success into community support with a donation to the

Suspect Extradited to Muscogee County in 2023 Deadly Shooting Case

Staff Report A suspect in a 2023 deadly shooting has been extradited to Muscogee County to face multiple charges, including

Columbus Police Seek Witnesses in Drive-Thru Shooting

Staff Report Authorities are searching for witnesses to a shooting that left a 10-year-old child critically injured at a McDonald’

Life Without Black People

As we celebrate our heritage this month, I find it embarrassing how little we, as African Americans, know about our

The Courier Eco Latino's Annual Most Influential African Americans

‘Free File’ Now Open to Alabama Income Tax Filers for 2025 Season

Alabama taxpayers with a qualifying 2024 adjusted gross income can prepare their 2024 state and federal income tax returns online

Juvenile Homicide Data Highlights Racial Disparities in Columbus

By Janell Williams A review of juvenile homicide data from the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office reveals stark racial disparities