COLUMBUS, GA - The Soap Haven Laundromat on Miller Road had about $30,000 worth of laundry machines stolen between Thursday October 14 and Wednesday October 19. There were eight commercial front load washers, one commercial stack dryer, and one iron base stolen. The items were located outside of the building and there was no property damage. The case is under investigation. 

COLUMBUS, GA - The Shaw High School Raiders family will host a Red-Out remembrance in honor of Conner Weeks, a Shaw senior and Raider baseball player, who died Saturday. The event will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at Kinnett Stadium during the last football game of the season.

“Red was Conner’s favorite color,” said Principal Michael Barden.  “We’re asking those who plan to attend to wear red.”

COLUMBUS, GA - Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy will be partnering with the City of Columbus to squeeze out hunger. They will be collecting canned goods on Tuesday, November 1 and Wednesday, November 2, in front of the school from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Can goods will be given to the Valley Rescue Mission to stock the shelves.