Columbus State Guitar Symposium 2026 Welcomes Back Alumni Performers
Annual event features accomplished graduates Leonela Alejandro and Dragoș Ilie alongside international guest artists.
BIP Wealth secures investment from Constellation Wealth Capital
BIP Wealth Secures Strategic Investment from Constellation Wealth Capital
Crime
Columbus Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old
Chauncey Gibson was last seen on February 10 in the LaFayette Drive area.

Columbus Mother Killed in Domestic Violence Incident in Front of Children
28-year-old Lexus Antrom shot and killed by husband Kevawn Davenport, who was charged with murder
Columbus Police Search for Missing 33-Year-Old Man
Julius Jones was last seen in late January, prompting a public plea for information.
Lifestyle
New Highland Cow Farm Opens Near Columbus
Visitors can interact with the animals through photo sessions and cuddling experiences.

Columbus Celebrates 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast
Community leaders gathered to honor local residents making positive contributions.
Columbus Fire-EMS Moves Administrative Offices to New Location
Department relocates to Veterans Parkway, maintains same contact information
Politics
Epstein Files Offer Glimpse Into Georgia Connections
Ledger-Enquirer reporter shares tips for searching the trove of documents.

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.
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.
Business
Aflac Highlights Japan Sales Momentum, Broker-Led U.S. Growth, and $4.8B in Dividends, Buybacks
Aflac executives tout innovation, distribution, and capital return priorities at UBS event following Q4 results.

Phenix City's Oldest Piggly Wiggly to Shutter After Financial Struggles
The 13th Street location, open since the early 1970s, will close in the coming weeks.
South Georgia company plans nearly 100 affordable housing units in Columbus
IDP Properties is in the early stages of development, pending rezoning and tax credit approval
Sports
New manager to lead Columbus Clingstones in 2nd season at Synovus Park
Nestor Perez takes over as manager of the Atlanta Braves' Double-A affiliate after previous stint with the organization.

Northside Patriots Host Columbus Blue Devils in Baseball Matchup
Teams look to bounce back from recent results in Saturday afternoon showdown
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.