Recorder’s Court will be closed to the general public beginning March 17 through May 1.

Libraries will close Sunday, March 15 until April 5.

Every day from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., a live tutor is available online free of charge. Tutors are available for all subjects, including SAT and ACT help.

The House of Mercy is taking precautionary measures it feels are best for the organization during the coronavirus pandemic.

Creekwood Resources previously applied to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for a quarry site permit on County Road 168 off US 431.

Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson announced Friday that these cautionary measures are in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control to avoid crowded areas.

Some schools have made the decision to close down, while others are making the decision to transition to online instruction.

The Columbus Consolidated Government announced a public comment period on the changes from March 1 to March 30.

The suspension comes at guidance of the Georgia High School Association as a coronavirus precaution.

The museum said it’s been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and the health, safety, and well-being of its staff, patrons, volunteers, and guests, are top priorities.

The annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon in Columbus has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.

Opelika is being named among the best small towns across the South.

The funds will be used to rehabilitate three historic houses on 3rd Avenue in the high Uptown Historic District.

The public can share their thoughts on a community development plan via an online survey.

The annual fundraiser aims to raise money to fight childhood hunger.

The Protege Project hosted an inaugural black tie gala to raise money to foster education for aspiring medical professionals.

Fair Count, a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization that helped put the tour together, aims for a fair and accurate count in the 2020 Census.

The job fair takes place March 19 at the Phenix City Goodwill Career Center.

Cathy Williams has served District 7 for the past four years.

The event takes place inside Peachtree Mall Saturday and begins at 8 a.m.

The meeting allowed attendees to learn more about Teddy Reese and also share concerns that they have.

Phenix City Mayor Eddie Lowe invited the community to join him for prayer at the Martin Idle Hour Park Community Center.

Ole Times Country Buffet will be located in the old Ryan’s on Manchester Expressway.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Job seekers in the Columbus area will have plenty of opportunities available for them at an upcoming job and resource fair.

Voters in Russell County didn’t let the rainy weather stop them from making it to the polls.

People in Ellerslie, Georgia remember it like it was yesterday.

An event was held in Uptown Columbus Saturday where topics of discussion involved not only sex trafficking, but the work happening in Georgia to end it.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made the consolidation official after signing the bill into law.

As concerns about the coronavirus spread around the globe, local city and health officials are putting plans in place to make sure they know how to react should we begin to see the illness.

The investment will support NeighborWorks Columbus’ efforts in creating safe, fit, and affordable housing for low income families in the Columbus area.

The National Infantry Museum in Columbus is celebrating winning a special award for the second consecutive year.

The Columbus Metra Transit System is hoping that adding meters in the Uptown area will help cut down some of the parking issues by giving people a time limit to park.

The event will feature discounts from variety of different stores and restaurants located in the historic downtown areas.

Michael Blackwell was a concert promoter for all genres of music. He passed away Feb. 22 at age 69.

If the governor signs the bill into law, two Muscogee County law enforcement agencies will become one.

The goal of Prom Promise is to recognize and bring an awareness to students to be mindful of their choices during prom season.

Local artists are getting ready for the annual Empty Bowl Brunch that benefits the Kid’s Cafe at Feeding the Valley.

The Enrichment Services Program in Columbus is offering a STEAM camp called Grow Your Imagination in June.

The Yellow Dot program involves a packet where citizens can write down their medical information for first responders to use when they're called to homes or cars.

One of the adjustments is funding for the court management system.

The campaign is also an effort to promote recycling the right way. Recycling correctly prevents contaminating recycling loads.

Carver High School’s marching band was selected to represent the state of Georgia in the 2020 Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

The Atlanta-based restaurant is known for their laid-back atmosphere with delicious Mexican cuisine.

After serving the Columbus community for three decades, the owners of Traditions have decided to close their doors for good.

A staple in the Crawford community is spreading its roots with its second location in the Fountain City.

Officials from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Columbus have received weekly phone calls from victims of scams.

In an effort to eliminate violence, the community has to start by working to reduce it.

Pam Brown also ran for sheriff in 2012 and 2016. She said she has ideas to help stop crime and save money.

Fancy Fest takes place Friday, February 21 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.

The Phenix City Housing Authority wants to make multi-million dollar changes to the Five Points neighborhood.

A little free library was dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Thursday.

The community home provides safe, permanent, and transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and have physical and intellectual disabilities.

Some of organizations that received action grants include Blessings Three65, Domestic Violence Roundtable, Inc., Turn Around Columbus, and Midtown, Inc.

The organizations hosted an event Tuesday that allowed guests to check their health and receive tips on how to prevent heart disease.

The festival takes place March 28 at Woodruff Park on Bay Avenue.

Participants in Columbus got the opportunity to make art, learn cooking skills, etiquette, self-esteem, and proper hygiene.

With vouchers in hand, residents can now start looking for their next place to live while knowing exactly what they need to do to keep their connection with HUD.