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Muscogee County Prison recognized for inmate rehabilitation programs

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Muscogee County Prison is receiving statewide recognition for programs designed to prepare inmates for a return to society. On Nov. 10, Senator-elect Teddy Reese presented the prison with a proclamation recognizing programs that help prepare inmates for life after release. Through a partnership with Columbus Technical...

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Local women veterans turn trauma into healing, purpose, and support for others

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — For many women who serve in the military, the battle does not always end when they return home. For Army veteran Arvinette Brooks, healing has meant finding a new way to express herself through art. “There is life after trauma,” Brooks said. Brooks served nine years, seven months, and 22 days […]

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‘Today' show co-host coming to Columbus for interview with ‘Theo of Golden' author

NBCUniversal announced Wednesday that “Today” show co-host Jenna Bush Hager will bring her Read with Jenna book club to Columbus. Bush Hager will host a live conversation with Columbus native and Harris County resident Allen Levi, author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling novel “ Theo of Golden” on Dec. 16 in Legacy Hall at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, according to NBC’s news release. The event is sponsored by VisitColumbusGA. The event will also be recorded for an episode of Bush Hager’s video podcast, Open Book with Jenna . The episode will be available for streaming Dec. 21. “We’re hopeful that it’s a great event that brings attention to Columbus, and we can celebrate Allen, the success of his book, and the place behind it,” Tabetha Getz, executive director of the Regional Prosperity Initiative, told the Ledger-Enquirer. “Having this opportunity to be here in Columbus is really exciting and special.” This event follows months of national attention surrounding “Theo of Golden.” Levi also recently brought Columbus into the national literary spotlight in October , appearing at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. Bush Hager has previously visited Columbus, including for the 2015 Jim Blanchard

Columbus, GA · 2d

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Opelika contractor awarded $22 million bid to replace SR-77 bridge in Etowah Co.

MONTGOMERY (WRBL) — An Opelika business has been awarded a more than $22 million contract to replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge on SR-77 in Northeast Alabama, Gov. Ivey announced Monday. The Scott Bridge Company will remove the 87-year-old northbound bridge and replace it with a modern two-lane bridge. The bridge will carry two 12-foot travel lanes […]

Opelika, AL · 3d

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CSU and Columbus community celebrate naming of the Moore Institute

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus State University (CSU) staff, city leaders and community members gathered at the PowerHouse Wednesday evening to celebrate the naming of the Moore Institute. According to CSU, the Lt. Gen. Harold and Julia Moore Institute for the Study of the American Military Experience was approved back in early October. RELATED: New […]

Columbus, GA · 20h

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RAM Hotels completes corporate rebrand as it leans into lifestyle space

RAM Hotels announced it has completed a corporate rebranding as it moves into the lifestyle space. The company introduced a new logo, website, messaging and related materials, including business cards, letterhead, leave-behinds and envelopes. RAM is hosting private tours of its new corporate headquarters. “What started with one family-run hotel...

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Coldest air of the season on the way

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Another cold front will bring us a winter-like chill Friday and especially this weekend. Get ready for a good chance of seeing a frost and/or a freeze. A few clouds Thursday night. A bit breezy and colder. Lows early Friday mostly in the low 40s; the coldest spots will be in the upper 30s. It will feel colder when the wind blows.

Columbus, GA · 18h

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Alex Golesh lands major recruiting win with 4-star in-state offensive lineman Jatori Williams

The Tigers add a fifth offensive lineman to the class of 2027.

Auburn, AL · 2d

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Pinnacle sign installed on River Road; Synovus-Pinnacle integration efforts continue

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The merger between Synovus and Pinnacle is continuing its integration process. Crews were seen at the Synovus Bank on River Road Monday afternoon, replacing the buildings existing signs with Pinnacle Financial Partners signage. The two banks officially merged in January, creating a $117 billion regional bank. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Synovus, Pinnacle merger […]

Columbus, GA · 3d

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Sanko Gosei Acquires Opelika, AL-based Molder Cumberland Plastic

Sanko Gosei Technologies USA Inc. (STU), the US subsidiary of Japan-based Sanko Gosei Ltd., has completed its acquisition of Cumberland Plastic Systems (CPS), an established injection molding manufacturer based in Opelika, AL. For the plastics industry, the deal signals continued consolidation among automotive and OEM suppliers, as global molders look...

Opelika, AL · 3d

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Columbus author Shea Spencer to discuss debut novel ‘Possessions' at book talk

Columbus native Shea Spencer will discuss his debut novel, “Possessions,” at the Columbus Public Library on Nov. 12 during a book talk hosted by me. The novel pulls heavily from his life and experiences in the Columbus community. The free event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3000 Macon Road. I will lead the discussion and Q&A. Columbus Bound Bookshop will be on site to offer copies of the novel for sale, and Spencer will hang around for a meet-and-greet and book signing after the Q&A. “Possessions” is set in the fictional town of Turner, modeled after his hometown of Columbus. It tells the story of three brothers, including one who dies by suicide in the first chapter. The story takes on themes of the unreliability of recollection, the fragility of connection, grief and regret. It also contemplates coming of age in the contemporary American South. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shea Spencer (@sheaspencer91) If you would like to submit questions for the author ahead of the event, you can email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on social media . Get the stories that matter to Columbus, delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up

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Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers hosts third annual hiring event and resource fair

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Transitioning from the military into civilian life can be challenging, so Goodwill is stepping in to help veterans and their families bridge the gap. Thursday morning, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers held its third annual hiring event and resource fair at the National Infantry Museum. The event allows veterans, military […]

Columbus, GA · 19h

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Making friends, not acquiring clients. Ad executive Jacy Williams rejoins Ledger-Enquirer

Since the Georgia Trust for Local News bought the Ledger-Enquirer this summer, we have deepened our commitment to cover the Chattahoochee Valley. We’re hiring more team members and expanding our journalism, and we opened a new office in downtown Columbus. And we’ve been publishing profiles about our staff, so you can get to know the people getting to know you. The first three were on sports reporter Richard Holdridge , general assignment reporter Madeline Shapiro and multimedia journalist Mike Haskey . In this installment of our “Meet the L-E” series, we are featuring Jacy Williams, our new advertising account executive — who’s not really new to our team. Williams is in her third stint with the L-E. She started in 2018, left for the nonprofit sector in 2020 and returned just a few years later because, as she put it, she missed the L-E too much to stay away. “Can’t quit it,” she said. “Keep coming back for more, I guess.” Williams rejoined most recently after our ownership change, following a call from a former L-E colleague who thought she’d be a good fit. A Columbus native who’s lived here her whole life, Williams now spends her days collaborating with

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New push unites Columbus healthcare rivals for economic development. What happens next

The largest medical companies in Columbus have crossed corporate lines in another execution of the regional economic strategy. Last month, healthcare industry professionals, community stakeholders and economic development leaders met at Columbus Technical College for the first installment of “ Vital Signs ,” an initiative targeting regional healthcare professionals and providers. “The goal is to get us all on the same page,” Missy Kendrick, CEO and president of Choose Columbus , told the Ledger-Enquirer. “You can’t completely remove competition, but as far as this is concerned, we all have the same message. We want to highlight Columbus as a healthcare region that will benefit everybody.” Kendrick, along with the Rev. Jimmy Elder, pastor of First Baptist Church and board chairman of St. Francis Emory Hospital, helped organize the effort. Vital Signs aims to bring together hospitals, private medical practices, specialty treatment centers, educational institutions and other healthcare providers to identify opportunities for collaboration. The initiative comes as Columbus enters the implementation phase of Columbus Ahead , the five-year regional economic development strategy. Elder told the Ledger-Enquirer he began advocating for greater collaboration across Columbus’ healthcare institutions during discussions of Columbus 2025 , the previous regional economic development strategy spanning from

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