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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abundant Life Campus will host the Women and Girls Who Brunch, a free fellowship and networking event for local women and girls. The event will offer a relaxed setting for community connection. WTVM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Double Churches Middle School student hosted an album release party on campus (captured in video) that brought together students and community members. The event showcased local talent and provided a platform for emerging music. WTVM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Muscogee County School District honored top CTAE and JROTC students today at Columbus State University’s Cunningham Center as school officials, Fort Benning representatives, and local college leaders celebrated academic achievements and awarded scholarships (more than $40,000 in total). WTVM
- ➤ The 24th Annual Pink Ice Education Ball celebrated student success and honored community leaders by recognizing excellence in scholarship + service in the Chattahoochee Valley. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Consolidated Government hosted City Connections Day this past Friday at the City Services Center, where 18 city departments offered service information and job opportunity details during Georgia Cities Week. Columbus CEO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ East Alabama Health seeks state approval for a $44 million expansion of Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, adding new suites for gynecological oncology and breast surgery. If approved, construction will finish by fall 2028 to help ease care delays. WTVM
- ➤ A Columbus woman shares her personal cancer journey to stress the importance of early screenings. She urges residents to schedule regular checkups to catch health issues early. WTVM
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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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