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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
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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

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Alabama Power, USO host Career Exposure Day for Phenix City students

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama Power employees hosted 21 high school students from across the Russell County area Tuesday for a Career Exposure Day, held in partnership with United to Save Ourselves (USO). Students from Russell County and Central high schools met with Alabama Power representatives working in power...

Phenix City, AL · 14d
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Fort Valley State students hold homecoming voting rally ahead of midterms

FORT VALLEY, Ga. (WGXA) — As HBCU homecoming is a time of celebration, a group of Fort Valley State students used the week's festivities to encourage their fellow classmates to hit the polls ahead of this year's midterm election. Fort Valley State held a get-out-the-vote rally complete with food...

Fort Valley, GA · 14d
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Dr. Brenda Coley Bids Farewell to Russell County Schools

To generations of students, educators, and community members, Dr. Brenda Coley has been more than a superintendent; she has been a mentor, a steady anchor, and the true definition of a "Warrior." Having grown up in Russell County, graduated from its schools, and dedicated 37 years to the district, Coley is closing out a remarkable educational career, leaving behind a legacy defined by higher expectations, spiritual grounding, and deep-rooted community pride.

Russell County, AL · 16d

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Late surge breaks open a close game

St. Michael Catholic High scored the last 21 points in the game and turned a back-and-forth offensive battle into a lopsided 48-27 win over Glenwood School last Friday at Sammy Howard Field for their fifth win in a row. “This game was a lot closer than the score indicated. I...

Phenix City, AL · 16d

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Dr. David Lewis named finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year

Dr. David Lewis named finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year COLUMBUS, GA – The Muscogee County School District (MCSD) proudly announces that Superintendent Dr. David Lewis has been named a finalist for the prestigious Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) Superintendent of the Year award. This recognition reflects Dr. Lewis' visionary leadership…

Muscogee County, GA · 15d

Americus Times-Recorder

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GSW establishes Laken Hope Memorial Nursing Scholarship to honor Laken Riley

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced the establishment of the Laken Hope Memorial Nursing Scholarship within the GSW Foundation, an endowed scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Laken […]

Americus, GA · 15d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Muscogee County's David Lewis is a finalist to be Georgia Superintendent of the Year

David Lewis, superintendent of the Muscogee County School District, is a finalist to be the 2027 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. Lewis, Kenneth Dyer of Dougherty County, Craig Lockhart of Valdosta and Mychele Rhodes of McDuffie County are the finalists selected by the Georgia School Superintendents Association. The GSSA announced the finalists in a graphic on its website . The Ledger-Enquirer’s reporting during Lewis’ 13 years as MCSD superintendent shows the school district’s progress: The graduation rate of 96.3% in the class of 2026 is MCSD’s highest since Georgia started reporting results based on its current calculation 14 years ago All nine MCSD high schools in 2026 had graduation rates above the state average of 88.5%, which also is at a record high, according to the Georgia Department of Education. MCSD has outperformed the state and national average SAT scores for the eighth straight year. The district’s average composite SAT score of 1073 is a 39-point increase from 2025 as six of MCSD’s nine high schools improved their average score. “I am truly humbled by the nomination and proud to represent our district and community,” Lewis told the Ledger-Enquirer in an emailed interview. “The other three nominees are all fine

Muscogee County, GA · 16d

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Columbus State University names archives collection for renowned historian Ken Thomas

Columbus State University names archives collection for renowned historian Ken Thomas History shapes the present and the future. It provides the foundation for today's laws, borders, and social structures, and gives people the tools to recognize recurring patterns, avoid past mistakes, and make better decisions. Winston Churchill said, “Those that fail to learn from history, are doom…

Columbus, GA · 16d

Americus Times-Recorder

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Southland Academy announces honor roll

The following lower school, middle school, and upper school students have made the Honor Roll for the first 9 weeks at Southland Academy. An overall average of 90 in the […]

Americus, GA · 16d

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Muscogee county students call for more band funding as they say instruments fall apart

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Students and parents in the Muscogee County School District are calling for increased funding for school band programs, saying aging instruments are falling apart during practices and performances. During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, several students from Jordan Vocational High School brought damaged instruments before board members, describing equipment held […]

Muscogee County, GA · 17d

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Stanhope Elmore flag football wins region championship

In just their first year as a team, the Stanhope Elmore flag football team has won the Class 5A Region 2 championship following a 13-12 road victory over Russell County. “It feels surreal (to win the region championship),” said Coach Davis. “I am so proud of these girls and what they have accomplished so far. They are an extremely talented group of ladies who have so much potential. To accomplish this in our inaugural season makes it even more special. We have worked hard to build the foundation of this program, and I’m proud of what these girls are doing.”

Millbrook, AL · 16d

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Glenwood loses fifth straight to St. Michael

SMITHS STATION –– It has been a tough run as of late for Glenwood School. After starting the season with three wins, it has now lost five straight games after a 48-27 loss to St. Michael Catholic School on Oct. 16 at Sammy Howard Field. Star running back...

Smiths Station, AL · 17d

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Phenix City Schools to discuss funding initiatives, school improvements at upcoming PCS Community Update

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Phenix City Schools (PCS) is inviting the surrounding community to join them for their PCS Community Update on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to discuss some of their current and upcoming initiatives. According to PCS, the district update will involve Phenix City Superintendent Nathan Walters and Phenix City Board of Education members […]

Phenix City, AL · 20d

Shine My Crown

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Eight Black Women Among 10 Tuskegee University Graduates To Earn Perfect 4.0 GPAs for All Four Years, Turning Academic Excellence Into a Legacy

From a future cardiothoracic surgeon to a first-generation engineering graduate, the Class of 2026 scholars are carrying Tuskegee University’s legacy of excellence… The post Eight Black Women Among 10 Tuskegee University Graduates To Earn Perfect 4.0 GPAs for All Four Years, Turning Academic Excellence Into a Legacy appeared first on Shine My Crown .

Tuskegee, AL · 20d

WRBL News 3

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Local students learning to ‘Thinc Like an Adult’ with the help of an annual initiative

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Local high school students are getting a taste of the real world with the help of an annual event held right here in the Fountain City. Jordan Vocational College and Career Academy held its fourth annual ‘Thinc Like an Adult’ event to provide students with the necessary skills and hands-on experience […]

Columbus, GA · 22d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Muscogee County School Board to vote on name of field at Odis Spencer Stadium

The field and fieldhouse at Odis Spencer Stadium will be named in honor of Spencer High School graduate and former NFL player Ernie Green if the Muscogee County School District Board approves the recommendation from superintendent David Lewis and MCSD athletics director Kendall Mills. The board is scheduled to vote on the recommendation during its next monthly meeting, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m., according to the agenda . Green graduated from Spencer in 1958 and played as a running back for the University of Louisville. The Green Bay Packers selected him in the 14th round (196th overall) of the 1962 NFL Draft. During the preseason, the Packers traded Green to the Cleveland Browns. From 1962-68, he rushed for 3,204 yards and scored 15 touchdowns, according to profootball-reference.com. He helped the Browns win the 1964 NFL championship. Green was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1967 and 1968 and was elected co-captain of the Browns for both seasons. His professional football career concluded in 1968 following a knee injury, according to the bio attached to the board’s agenda. “The Spencer alumni have been in discussions, and the joint effort has communicated with the athletic office, and we just got the ball

Muscogee County, GA · 24d

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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New principal among 3 leadership changes recommended by Muscogee superintendent

The Muscogee County School District will have a new principal, a new assistant principal and a new director of a special-education program if the MCSD board approves the following appointments recommended by superintendent David Lewis: Gloria Anna Nevarez Bernal-Askew to be principal of Arnold Middle School Cynthea Applegate to be assistant principal of Blanchard Elementary School Tiffany Collins to be director of the Woodall Program, which serves students with emotional and behavioral disorders that prevent them from succeeding at a traditional school. The board is scheduled to vote on these recommendations during its next monthly meeting, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Based on the resumes attached to the board’s agenda , plus the Ledger-Enquirer’s emailed interview with Lewis, here is background information about the recommended candidates and why he selected them: New principal of Arnold Middle School Bernal-Askew has been an educator for 18 years, including as assistant principal at Arnold since July. She would succeed interim principal Ricky Stone, who is filling in for the retired Stacy Day. From 2008-14, Bernal-Askew worked as an English teacher, then a school improvement and a teacher leadership specialist. Her resume doesn’t specify which years she worked at which schools, but she listed

Muscogee County, GA · 23d

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Panthers shut out at home in ‘Backyard Brawl’

Played this past Saturday afternoon at T.C. Britton Field following a postponement due to Hurricane Isaias, the Smiths Station High Panthers fell in the latest edition of the “Backyard Brawl” to local rival Central High, 63-0. After the Panthers’ final home game of the regular season, Smiths Station...

Smiths Station, AL · 23d