Good morning, Columbus.

Paws Humane is holding 505 animals and has waived all adoption fees to encourage residents to adopt; the shelter warns that without enough donations or adoptions, some animals may be euthanized.

The facility urges pet owners to spay and neuter and remains open until 7 p.m. today.

Columbus hosts its 5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee throughout the month.

A Miss Juneteenth pageant took place on May 31 at Columbus Civic Center, and a job fair is scheduled for June 16 along with cultural events later this week across local venues.

After nearly 9,500 miles over three weeks, 14 Miracle Riders returned to Columbus on May 22 and presented a $172,907 check to fund nursing simulation labs at Columbus State University College of Education & Health Professions; donations for the 2026 ride remain open via the Community Foundation until June 30.

Piedmont Columbus Regional, the Firearm Safety Committee and the Russell County Sheriff’s Office are hosting a firearm safety lunch and learn in Phenix City on June 17 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the East Alabama Board of Realtors (1906 Crawford Road); interested participants must register by June 15.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture reported 164 invasive yellow-legged hornets were found in May, including sightings in Columbus, and it urges residents to report any nest sightings (especially if hornets are seen near beehives).

GACTE Career Tech Expo

8 a.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Free entry — Engage with industry leaders and educators on career and technical education innovations.

Georgia Association of Career & Technical Education Summer Conference 2026

June 9-11 — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Check the event website for fees — Engage with experts at Georgia's premier conference for career and technical education.

Columbus Clingstones vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

2:05 – 9:05 PM — Golden Park — Tickets starting at $46 — Experience Southern League baseball with a local flair in an updated historic ballpark.

FIN FIT Workshop in Columbus

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM — The Cunningham Center — Free entry — Discover strategies to raise capital and empower your small business at this interactive workshop.

Legacy of Legends

6:30-9 p.m. — Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center — Ticket cost per attendee — Celebrate the impactful legacies of fathers and father figures through heartfelt recognition and a four-course meal.

I Feel Good: A Tribute to James Brown

2-4 p.m. — Springer Opera House — Ticketed event — Experience a high-energy tribute with all of James Brown's greatest hits and vibrant performances.

Columbus Clingstones vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas

7:06 p.m. — Golden Park — Tickets starting at $46 — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup in the heart of Columbus.