Good morning, Columbus.

Columbus First Responders will host its second annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at Synovus Park on Saturday to honor the 343 firefighters who died on 9/11.

Funds raised will support a firefighter assistance program.

Georgia Power is urging its 2.8 million customers to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month in September.

The company partners with FEMA + local agencies to improve grid resilience and offer tools like Outage Alerts as hurricane season nears.

Retired generals from Fort Benning marked 25 years since Sept.

11 today by sharing accounts from that day and recalling the military response that followed. They described the lasting impact on soldiers and families, underscoring the need to honor those who lost their lives.

Columbus State University senior Joseph Belle turned classroom learning, study abroad experiences, and focused career coaching into a corporate job offer from HD Supply after a hands-on internship this summer; he will finish his senior year on campus before starting full-time work in Atlanta.

Dr. Alethea Varra advises parents to recognize the warning signs of suicide in youth and seek help promptly.

The expert emphasizes that increased awareness and early intervention can support mental well-being & prevent crises.

Tricounty Horsemen earned a championship title and top-ten honors at the 39th Annual Alabama State Championship Horse Show held recently, highlighting the skill of local riders and setting a positive tone for upcoming competitions (riders celebrated their success with pride).