Local NAACP Honors Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson
The Columbus and Bartholomew County branch remembers the impact of the renowned activist and presidential candidate.
Cummins Offers Rewards for Ram Pickup Software Recall
College Goal Sunday Helps Students File FAFSA
Weather
Freezing Drizzle Could Turn Icy This Morning
Roads may become slippery due to wintry mix in Columbus, Indiana

Edinburgh Garage Damaged in Friday Fire
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, limiting property damage.
Duke Foundation Provides $55K in Grants for Cold-Weather Relief
Funds will support warming shelters, emergency supplies, and blankets across central and southern Indiana
Sports
Columbus North Coach Rick Sluder Wins Coach of the Year Honors
Sluder's cross-country teams have built a winning culture and legacy at the school.

East Gymnasts Gear Up for Sectional After Edgewood Meet
Junior Bethany Lewis leads the way with all-around title, but team score falls short against rival Edgewood.
Edinburgh's Kenna Streeval Named MHC Most Outstanding Player
Senior led Lancers to strong season, named to All-MHC First Team
Lifestyle
Pet Food Giveaway at Columbus Airport This Thursday
Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services to distribute pet food at airport parking lot.

Brown Scholarships Awarded After Weekend Competition
Two high school seniors win top prizes for instrumental and vocal excellence
IU Columbus Hosting MBA Open House on March 5th
Prospective students and local employers invited to learn about graduate business program
Health
Columbus Church Launches Pilot Health and Wellness Program
Community Church of Columbus selected for new WHOLE 4 series developed by psychologist Daniel Amen.

Columbus Mental Health Counseling Agency to Cease Operations
Family Service of Bartholomew County cites "stark financial realities" in decision to shut down by end of February.
Columbus Fire Department Approves Cancer Screening Contract
Mobile unit to provide biennial cancer screenings for all 98 firefighters and staff
Crime
Medical Incident at Bartholomew County Jail Under Investigation
State police probing how female inmate became unconscious in her cell

Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Parole Violation
Bartholomew County judge hands down prison term for contacting minor while on lifetime parole
North Vernon Man Charged in Apartment Complex Battery
Victim suffered visible injuries to face after alleged attack in parking lot