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At 92, Cecil Calhoun still walks the course that shaped his legacy
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Cecil Calhoun's golf seat stick left small indentations in the putting green as he moved around to watch the action Monday at the Country Club of Columbus. Calhoun was using it more as a walker, but I doubt whether he even needed the assistance. To those in Columbus, the second largest town by population in Georgia, Calhoun is a legend. Now 92 years old, he graduated from Columbus High School in 1952, played on the LSU men's golf team and won a national championship in 1955 before serving his country as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force. And this week, the lifetime member at the Country Club of Columbus was waltzing around the putting green, bouncing between watching the groups on the 12th and 18th greens while taking in tee shots from the first and 10th, too. All of these shots are ones Calhoun has hit thousands of times, though he can't quite guess just how many rounds he has accumulated over his life. He has been playing here neatly a century, and this week he watched as his home course hosted the 2026 Haskins Intercollegiate, a premier women's college golf event, for the first time.
WRBL News 3
Kid friendly Halloween events in and around the Chattahoochee Valley
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Several organizations and businesses in and around the Chattahoochee Valley are hosting Halloween events this month to allow children and families to enjoy festivities safely. View the following list for details about the Halloween events: Through October 31 Saturday, October 17 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Friday, October 30 Saturday, October […]
Now Georgia
Local entertainer Sam Beman in running for Top Host
Local entertainer Sam Beman in running for Top Host Hosting any venue or format would not be new to Sam Beman. He acted on stage at the Springer Opera House and the former Human Experience Theatre. He is a Voice Over artist, DJ Smooth B for area events, and a podcast host on his own platform, Light Talk. Sam is near the top tier in running for a comp…
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Women's Golf Closes Out Play in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. – UNCW senior Ella Levy carded a two-under par 70 in Tuesday's final round to lead the Seahawk women's golf team with a share of 22nd place at the inaugural Haskins Intercollegiate, played from Oct. 12-13 at the Country Club of Columbus. The Seahawks (306-294-289=889) finished ninth...
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This Historic Georgia Theater Still Brings Golden-Age Movie Magic To Its Downtown Stage
Going to the movies used to be an event. People dressed up. Ushers carried flashlights. Grand chandeliers glowed above rows of plush seats. The building itself was part of the show. Few of those theaters survive today. This one in Georgia refused to fade. Its marquee still glows downtown. Inside,...
Radio Ink
Blast From The Past: Ronnie Love
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features Ronnie Love. This promo shot takes us back to 1975, when Love was the drive-time talent at WJBE-AM/FM in Knoxville. Ronnie would go on to work at WIGO Radio in Atlanta, GA, until his passing in 2018. We...
thelocalcolumbus.com
Where the Blues Still Live
Six years after a handful of musicians planted the seed, Talbotton BluesFEST is growing into a regional celebration of music, history and the people determined to preserve both. There is a moment along the drive from Columbus to Talbotton when the traffic thins, the sky opens and West Georgia really...
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Columbus Actors Find Their Place at Hillman College in Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Revival
Veteran local thespians VJ Roberts and Brandy “Angel” Wells-Martin appear in the new generation of the beloved series. For millions of viewers, “A Different World” was more than a television sitcom. It was an introduction to historically Black colleges and universities, Black excellence, friendships, relationships and the sometimes complicated journey of becoming an adult.
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Black Hawks, Rangers and Remembrance: Mogadishu Mile Marks 33 Years
COLUMBUS, Ga.(WRBL) - The roar of Black Hawk helicopters filled the air over Woodruff Park Saturday night as nearly 1,500 runners gathered at the Dillingham Street Bridge to remember the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu 33 years ago. The annual Mogadishu Mile 5K marked the anniversary of...
WTVM
Chief Meteorologist Derek Kinkade departs WTVM after 20 years
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Chief Meteorologist Derek Kinkade is leaving News Leader 9 as he prepares to transition to a career outside of local television. Colleagues and friends spoke about the impact he has made at the station during his more than two decades of service. Colleagues reflect on his...