Good morning, Columbus.

The National Infantry Museum will rededicate its Global War on Terrorism Memorial on Saturday, Sept.

12 by adding 29 names of service members, with media etching on Monday, Aug. 31 (8:30 a.m.) and a ceremony featuring keynote LTG (Ret) Ken Keen; Gold Star Families, veterans and local leaders can attend.

Tariffs are raising prices at a local flower shop as owner Hazel Thomas noted costs for flowers and transportation are increasing; customers are already feeling the pinch and prices may continue to rise in the coming weeks.

Columbus State University will host NYT bestselling author Ben Nemtin as the 2026 Hunter Lecturer on Tuesday, Sept.

1 at 6:30 p.m. in University Hall Auditorium. The free talk will show students how to mix education with real-life grit to chase their dreams.

On Aug. 22, nearly 250 students, faculty & staff at Columbus State University logged 625 volunteer hours supporting 15 local nonprofits as part of the 19th annual Day of Service.

The event marked the close of the fall Cougar Kickoff series with a total volunteer value of $22,587.50.

Smiths Station High School switched to an E-Learning Day Monday, Aug.

24 as crews began repairing a major exterior water leak on campus (prompted by safety concerns) and classes shifted online.