First Candidate Files for Muscogee County School Board Race
Robert Roth is the first to declare intention to accept campaign contributions for the May 19 election.
Columbus Fire-EMS Moves Administrative Offices to New Location
SelectCobb International Company celebrates 175 years
Lifestyle
STEAM-X Youth Expo Connects Students with Future Careers
Annual event in Columbus, Georgia aims to inspire future leaders in STEAM fields

1 in 12 Teens Experience Physical Dating Violence, Experts Warn
Local organizations share signs of abuse and advice for teens and parents during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Exchange Club Celebrates Black History Month, Seeks New Members
The local service organization aims to preserve history and strengthen the community.
Crime
Man with Warrants Arrested After Cross-State Police Chase
Pursuit started in Russell County, Alabama and ended in Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Police Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Emani Mccoy was last seen on Friday morning in the 44 block of Steam Mill Road.
Lee County Deputies Search for Armed Robbery Suspects
Two men robbed Smiths Station convenience store at knifepoint and gunpoint Saturday night
Politics
Staten Island Soldier Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor
Family of Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis to receive nation's highest military honor for his heroic sacrifice in Afghanistan.

Columbus Councilor defends political consultant identified as Christian nationalist
Councilor John Anker says consultant Ben Garcia and his firm Magnolia Grove Consultants are "fine people" providing valuable services.
Georgia House Replaces Governor's Income Tax Rebate with Property Tax Break
House lawmakers approve $42.3 billion budget with one-time tax relief grant for homeowners instead of income tax rebate
Sports
Former UFC Champ Jones Reveals Severe Arthritis, Willing to Fight at White House
Despite needing a hip replacement, Jon Jones says he'd take one last fight if it's at the White House.

Brookstone High Athletes Build Beds for Local Charity
Basketball team partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to construct beds for children in need
Longtime Baseball Coach Tony Dimitri Mourned at Candlelight Vigil
Communities gather to honor Dimitri's legacy after his tragic accident