Today
in Columbus
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mercymed Farm will host a free plant party for Columbus residents to pick up free plants and learn gardening tips; the event will offer hands-on demonstrations in a community setting. WTVM
- ➤ Friday featured a free rock concert on Broadway and a hockey playoff game at Columbus Civic Center. Today, a family day with a car show is held at Beulah Elementary while the Spring Fling in Warm Springs runs through Sunday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). WTVM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Finley and his friends are available for adoption at Paws Humane Society (a local shelter where families can meet new pets today) offering a chance to welcome a furry friend into your home. WTVM
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Biloxi Shuckers at Columbus Clingstones
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Golden Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between the Biloxi Shuckers and Columbus Clingstones.
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Columbus Lions vs Wheeling Miners
7-10 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Enjoy an exciting minor league football game featuring local favorites.
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CCA Varsity Baseball Game
4:00-5:45 p.m. — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School — Free entry — Watch the exciting showdown as St. Anne-Pacelli faces off against Citizens Christian Academy in a home non-conference game.
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Do The Crawl de Mayo
4:30-9 p.m. — The Maltitude Bar at Banks — Tickets required — Celebrate early with a vibrant pub crawl filled with games, contests, and fiesta energy.
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A Mother's Day Celebration
7-10 p.m. — Columbus Civic Center — Family friendly — Celebrate mothers with a special evening of appreciation and festivities.
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The 4th Annual MHA Fundraiser
11 AM - 2 PM — Columbus Technical College — Free entry — Experience an immersive event connecting mental health and literacy with interactive stations and wellness vendors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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