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Columbus State women's soccer wins a fourth straight Peach Belt title

Plus, a food drive starts today and the Tri-City Veterans Parade is set for Nov. 14.

The Today in Columbus team6 sources3 min read

News Notes

Soccer

Columbus State's top-seeded women's soccer team beat North Georgia 2-1 Saturday for its fourth straight Peach Belt Conference championship, playing without four starters because of injuries. Coach Jay Entlich said, "We weathered the storm a little bit." WTVM.com

Parade

The 2026 is Sat., Nov. 14, and it begins at 10 a.m. Eastern in Phenix City, then ends after crossing the 13th Street bridge and heading down Broadway in Columbus. Veterans Day itself is Wed., Nov. 11. WTVM.com

Food drive and parade dates fall between Nov. 9 and Nov. 18

  1. Nov. 9WTVM's Share Your Thanks Food Drive begins.
  2. Nov. 11Veterans Day is observed.
  3. Nov. 14The begins at 10 a.m. Eastern in Phenix City.
  4. Nov. 18The Share Your Thanks Food Drive runs through its last day.

Source: WTVM.com

Food drive

WTVM's Share Your Thanks Food Drive begins Monday and runs through Wed., Nov. 18, with all proceeds going to and the Food Bank of East Alabama. Feeding the Valley officials said demand goes up this time of year. WTVM.com

Craft market

Hometown Vendor Market is bringing a two-day Columbus Fall Craft and Vendor Market to Peachtree Mall. Officials say it's designed to support local creators and small businesses. WRBL

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Columbus State women's soccer wins a fourth straight Peach Belt title

Plus, a food drive starts today and the Tri-City Veterans Parade is set for Nov. 14.

The TLDR

  1. Columbus State women's soccer wins a fourth straight Peach Belt title
  2. Tri-City Veterans Parade is Sat., Nov. 14, starting in Phenix City
  3. WTVM's Share Your Thanks Food Drive runs through Nov. 18
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