Good morning, Columbus.

Nine-year-old EJ Littrell, a local military child, won the annual Dream Room Makeover that will revamp his hand-me-down filled room with a baseball and space theme as his father prepares to deploy to Africa at the end of September.

Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse will open its second location—Angus Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse—at the former Oyster Bay building at 5828 Moon Road on Sept.

2 and will run special hours of Wed—Thu 4—9 p.m. and Fri—Sat 4—10 p.m. during the first week.

Gospel recording artist Brent Jones is set to headline an upcoming two-day event in Phenix City — a celebration of his passion for gospel music that promises live performances for local fans.

Two Columbus State educators were honored at the USG Foundation gala on Aug.

22 *for excellence in teaching and research* that recognized their strong commitment to student learning in STEM and music.

Seven inmates graduated Wednesday from a food service training program at Muscogee County Prison; the first class, taught in partnership with ARAMARK, earned ServSafe certification that may lead to job opportunities + help reduce reoffending.

Officials plan to expand the program to reach more inmates in the next session.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced today that the Farm to Food Bank Program awarded $825,000 to eight regional food banks, including Columbus’ Feeding the Valley Food Bank, to help provide fresh produce & protein to over 430,000 Georgians.

The annual initiative supports over 14 million pounds of food each year.

Sanford Bishop launched his Momentum Rally Tour in Columbus, with his campaign stop kicking off a multi-city tour ahead of the November election.

The tour will visit other communities to engage local voters + focus on shared concerns.

Muscogee County Prison has launched its Cooking Up a Second Chance initiative to offer inmates culinary training and job readiness skills.

The program is part of an effort to support rehabilitation and reintegration.

Phenix City Little League has won three elimination games in Williamsport & the team will play tonight at 7 p.m. while former players compare the current run to the 1999 championship squad.