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Dr. Tom Hackett has been named the interim president of Columbus State University on Thursday.

The Muscogee County School District has notified parents and employees at Shaw High School about a reported case of active Tuberculosis (TB) for one student.

The Tri-City Community Veterans Organization will honor active duty and retired military at a program on Sunday. The group will host its annual Veterans Day service at St. James AME Church on Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.

Columbus, GA native Alan Martin saved over $1,000 while using Olive Garden’s never ending pasta pass 95 times in six weeks.

Columbus, GA native Alan Martin saved over $1,000 while using Olive Garden’s never ending pasta pass 95 times in six weeks.

It’s a big week for football in Columbus! Arch rivals Albany State and Fort Valley State square off in their traditional regular season finale for the 25th annual Fountain City Classic.

 The Raycom Camellia Bowl will unveil their game trophy Thursday in Montgomery for its inaugural game on Dec. 20. 

It’s Digital Tools for Schools on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11 p.m. on News Leader 9. And join the conversation online by using #DigitalToolsforSchools.

Georgia Military College will honor individuals who served the U.S. in the Vietnam War.GMC will host a commemoration ceremony and parade in Milledgeville on Nov. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Following the parade there will be a memorial

The 7th annual Cuff-Links and Pearls Newtworking mixer brings professionals together in Columbus Thursday night.