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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 15d

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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 · 14d
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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 · 17d

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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 · 16d

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 · 16d

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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 · 15d

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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 · 15d

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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 · 17d

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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 · 17d

Now Georgia

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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 · 16d

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 · 16d

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 · 17d

Now Georgia

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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 · 17d

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 · 17d

WRBL News 3

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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 · 18d

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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 · 17d

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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 · 18d

WRBL News 3

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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 · 21d