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Fountain City Classic Announces $33,000 in Scholarships for 29 Students, Invites Community to Close the Gap Golf Classic

Twenty-nine students have received a combined $33,000 through the Fountain City Classic Scholarship Award earlier this year. As the Classic celebrates these scholars, it is inviting golfers, alumni, businesses, and education advocates to help students address the unexpected costs that can arise on the path to a degree. The inaugural...

Columbus, GA · 8d

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Russell County teacher balances classroom career with acting

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Russell County elementary teacher Brandy Wells-Martin recently appeared on Netflix’s “A Different World.” She said the work ethic needed to balance two careers was instilled in her at a young age. Early start in the arts. Wells-Martin spent most of her childhood...

Russell County, AL · 9d
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Decided in fifth set, Columbus High falls to Oconee County in volleyball state title match

In a hard-fought battle, the fifth-seeded Columbus Blue Devils lost an epic five-set showdown to second-seeded Oconee County (22-25, 27-25, 18-25, 26-24 and 15-11) in the Georgia High School Association Class 4A volleyball state championship match Thursday at the LakePoint Sports Arena in Emerson. Columbus jumped out to a 20-13 lead in the first set, but Oconee County stormed back and cut the lead to two, but the Blue Devils prevailed and took the first set 25-22. In the second set, it was Oconee County with the early lead, 15-8. But after both teams rallied, Oconee County held on to the lead and extended it by 10 to go up 22-12. Columbus did not give up, however, and scored three straight points, thanks to several aces by senior middle blocker Taylor Myers. But the Warriors prevailed to win the second set 27-25 to tie the match 1-1 in sets. Columbus came out aggressively in the third set and held on to win the set 25-18. The fourth set was a classic contest as the teams exchanged the lead several times. Columbus led 15-13, but the Warriors went on a 5-1 run to take an 18-16 lead. Then the Blue Devils

Columbus, GA · 8d

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RCSD celebrates National Principals Month

October is National Principals Month, and Russell County School District spent the month recognizing and celebrating the incredible principals who lead our schools each day. To show her appreciation, Superintendent Dr. Brenda Coley treated principals to a fun-filled day of laughter, fellowship, surprises, and well-deserved relaxation!. The day began with...

Russell County, AL · 9d
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Meriwether County schools placed on lockdown over possible threat

All Meriwether County schools will close early as investigators continue to investigate a possible threat to the school district.

Meriwether County, GA · 8d

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Dartmouth official resigns over AI use

A top Dartmouth official has resigned from his position after allegations that he violated the school's AI use policy.

Columbus, GA · 8d

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Shana Young with Columbus State University, TEDxColumbusStateU 2027

Associate Vice President for Community Engagement at Columbus State University Shana Young discusses the upcoming TEDxColumbusStateU, scheduled for January 14th, 2027. She also provides information on how to participate as a speaker. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact...

Columbus, GA · 10d

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Meriwether County Schools on lockdown

Meriwether County, GA · 8d

WRBL News 3

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UPDATE: All Meriwether County students to be released early after district-wide lockdown

UPDATE, 11:53 A.M.: Following the announcement on Thursday about early dismissal for all Meriwether County schools as a result of a lockdown, officials with the school system released a statement revealing what initiated the safety measures. “As a result of a 911 call, we were initially instructed to place one school on immediate lockdown. Shortly […]

Meriwether County, GA · 8d

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Phenix City Schools leaders explain Nov. 3 tax millage proposal at community meeting

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Phenix City Schools leaders held a community meeting Tuesday to explain a tax millage proposal that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Voters did not approve the tax millage’s 30-year renewal in May. The school board also provided updates on the recently purchased Troy...

Phenix City, AL · 10d

Americus Times-Recorder

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Sumter County Board of Education plans called meeting

The Sumter County Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 12:00 noon in the Boardroom of the Sumter County Schools Administration Building, 100 […]

Sumter County, GA · 11d

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All 22 students, 3 staff members out of hospital days after football team bus crash

The Salem High School football team was on its way home from a game against Greater Atlanta Christian when one of its buses crashed.

Salem · 12d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Week 10 highlights and scores for Columbus area high school football teams

Here are highlights and scores of Friday night’s high school football games involving Columbus area teams in Week 10 of the 2026 GHSA, GIAA and AHSAA season. Kendrick 20, Jordan 10 The Kendrick Cherokees (3-5) defeated the Jordan Red Jackets (2-7) 20-10 at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus, where the Cherokees celebrated senior night and homecoming. Kendrick senior quarterback Amare Hill threw for three touchdown passes as the Cherokees jumped out to a 20-0 lead. Hill’s first touchdown pass went to sophomore wide receiver Christian English. The Cherokees converted on the two-point conversion to make it 8-0 after having great field position when the Kendrick defense forced a turnover on a strip sack in Jordan territory. The story in the second quarter was both defenses getting stops and forcing punts, but Kendrick started driving again, and Hill threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Jonathan Williams.

Columbus, GA · 13d

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The Ledger-Enquirer High School Boys Athlete of the Week poll winner is …

Lavsco Williams is the Ledger-Enquirer High School Boys Athlete of the Week, based on our online poll. As a junior running back on the Russell County High School football team, Lavsco gained 98 yards and scored a touchdown on nine carries in the Warrior’s 20-8 win Oct. 15 at Percy Julian. We invited the athletic directors at each public and private high school from Muscogee County, Harris County, Chattahoochee County, Phenix City, Russell County and Smiths Station to nominate a student for this poll. Among this week’s two nominees, Lavsco received 75% of the 60 votes from our readers. Voting started Monday and ended at noon Friday. The poll has no limit on the number of times a person can vote. Here are the complete final results:

Russell County, AL · 14d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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What's new about the Muscogee County magnet school application process

The Muscogee County School District is changing its magnet school application process ahead of the 2027-2028 school year. Christine Hull, MCSD executive director of secondary learning, spoke about the new process during the Oct. 13 Muscogee County School Board work session. The new application process will involve an online magnet school application , which opens Nov. 16 and closes Feb 5. Twenty of the 56 MCSD schools are magnet schools, including seven elementary schools, four middle schools, six K-12 schools and eight high schools. Magnet schools offer a specialized curriculum to attract students from outside their attendance zone. MCSD is asking each magnet school to update its selection criteria and submit the new criteria to the district for review before Nov. 16, Hull said during the meeting. The district is asking each school to consider at least three data points when assessing students, such as grades, attendance and behavior, in addition to other theme-based metrics according to each school’s educational program. “Much like Rainey-McCullers has an audition process or a student work portfolio, we’re asking them to consider other data sources rather than just a test score or grades,” Hull said during the meeting. “We’re asking them to look at

Muscogee County, GA · 15d

WRBL News 3

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News 3 PrepZone Week 10: Alabama high school football highlights

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Friday night football season is flying by as WRBL enters into the double digits for weekly PrepZone highlights. WRBL is now in week 10 of News 3 PrepZone coverage! Stick with WRBL on air and online throughout the football season as we cover high school football games in Alabama, Georgia […]

Phenix City, AL · 14d

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Columbus Schools Chief David Lewis Is 1 of 4 Finalists for Georgia Superintendent of the Year

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Muscogee County School District Superintendent Dr. David F. Lewis is one of four finalists for the 2027 Georgia Superintendent of the Year award. The Georgia School Superintendents Association will select a winner from a group that includes school leaders from Muscogee County, McDuffie County, Valdosta City Schools and Dougherty County. The announcement comes as Muscogee County reports its highest graduation rate on record.

Muscogee County, GA · 13d

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CHS Homecoming and All-Class tailgate

Food, fun, and lots of festivities were going on as Central High held its annual Homecoming last week, with the naming of the Homecoming King and Queen before the Red Devils defeated Carver-Montgomery High, 56-7. But that was not the only celebration going on, as members of numerous Central High classes held a huge tailgate in Idle Hour Park. The next evening, there was an All-Classes Reunion held at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center. Shown on this page are photos from the event. Photos by Abby Loreman and Loretta Rose.

Phenix City, AL · 16d

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Columbus Students Pay $225 Per Credit Hour at Phenix City College: 12 Tuition Questions Answered for 2026-27

Columbus, Georgia, students who live in Muscogee County can attend Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, Alabama, at the same $225-per-credit-hour tuition-and-fee rate charged to Alabama residents for the 2026-27 academic year. That means a 15-credit semester costs $3,375 before financial aid or additional program charges, compared with $5,370 for students paying the college's regular out-of-state rate.

Columbus, GA · 15d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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‘Pretty unstoppable.' Dynamic duo running backs lead Smiths Station ground attack

Smiths Station High School has had a rough football season as far as wins and losses. The Panthers are 1-8 heading into their season finale Oct. 23 at Auburn. But one of their bright spots has been a dynamic duo at running back. Senior running backs Trevon Kee and Luke Sexton are averaging more than 100 yards rushing per game — each — this season in Alabama’s largest classification . “It’s great and especially with the offense that we run to have two guys that can go at any time,” SSHS head football coach Blair Harrison told the Ledger-Enquirer. “It is very special.” Blair, formerly the Shaw athletics director and the winningest coach in Brookstone football history, is in his second year leading the Panthers. “I think it has taken us over a year and a half to really get comfortable with what we are trying to do, and they have really settled in with what their assignments are and how to play this style of football, and they have become pretty unstoppable,” Harrison said. In most of the formations, Kee and Sexton are in the backfield at the same time, so the defense has to prepare for either one

Smiths Station, AL · 15d