Good morning, Columbus.

The Columbus Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Harmanie Black who was last seen near the 1100 block of Knight Drive—she is described as a Black teen with black hair and brown eyes and authorities ask anyone with information to call 911 or contact Cpl.

Haley Starr at 706-225-4373.

Columbus Police are searching for 16-year-old Harmanie Black, who is 5'0" and 168 lbs with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen on the 1100 block of Knight Drive on August 30 at 10:00 p.m.—authorities ask anyone with information to call 911.

On Friday, Columbus State University Police Chief Debra Kennedy said the campus uses improved safety measures and training to protect students and staff amid national concerns following 44 school shootings this year.

She explained that new dispatch procedures, along with call boxes and safety apps, ensure prompt responses to potential threats — a strategy reinforced by regular safety briefings.

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