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The U.S. stock market endured its worst performance in 18 months on Thursday, driven lower by another slump in Chinese shares and heavy selling by technical traders.

A new monument was unveiled Thursday at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus.The monument is for the 11th Cavalry Division or Black Horse Regiment, and the wars the unit participated in.

Traffic congestion near Eagle Ridge Academy and North Columbus Elementary schools has been a concern due to the proximity of schools nearby.

The Landings Shopping Center here in Columbus has been sold to a company that owns properties in North America, and Europe.

Since the announcement that two women are among the 96 that have now become Army Ranger-certified was made on Aug. 18, many flooded both Fort Benning’s social media accounts with misogynistic and sexists comments.

The two women Ranger-students who passed the strenuous leadership course to become Army Ranger-certified will speak for the first time on Thursday.

El Nino is contributing to high temperatures worldwide. NOAA says July was the hottest month on record.

Officials say the fire happened at Thidodeaux’s Low Country Boil and Wings on Whittlesey Road around 11 p.m. on Wednesday.

Eighty volunteers in our area spent Wednesday night packing – not for vacation, but to help feed the needy. Members of Midland United Methodist Church packed 10,000 bags that will feed 60,000 people.