Genesis Church building ‘one-stop shop’ to serve community
More than 10 years ago, Genesis Church purchased the old Hughes Elementary School building on 23rd Street North. Pastor Darren Leach took possession of the keys, still unsure as to the condition of the building, but believing in God’s plan and prompting.
Inspire Charter School not applying this year
A group hoping to bring a charter school to Columbus is not submitting an application to the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board this year.
State denies Columbus charter school group, again
For the second time in less than a year, a Columbus group hoping to open a charter school has been denied.
Columbus charter school hopefuls get closer to goal
A group hoping to offer more educational options to elementary-aged children in Columbus has cleared the first hurdle.
Group completes charter application
The Columbus group hoping to open a local charter school in the city has submitted a complete application to the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board.
Charter school group submits incomplete application
A group of locals hoping to open a charter school in Columbus hit a snag Monday when they failed to successfully submit their entire application to the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board.
Columbus charter school group: ‘We’re going to make it happen’
The state has denied a Columbus group’s charter school proposal but local organizers say they will continue their push to open another public education option for city children.
Charter School Authorizing Board hears from public
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizing Board held a public forum in Columbus Tuesday night.
Approximately 50 people gathered at Genesis Church, and what would be the home of Inspire Charter School, to hear from ICS’s executive director Darren Leach and offer their input.
Inspire Charter Schools readying for state’s announcement
In less than three weeks, local charter school hopefuls will find out whether Columbus’ Inspire Charter School will be opening its doors this fall.
Miss. charter school board sets public hearings
Three Mississippi communities will get their say on proposals to open charter schools.
The Charter School Authorizer Board voted Thursday to set public hearings on May 20 in Columbus, May 21 in Jackson and May 22 in Natchez.
Proposed Columbus charter school passes first hurdle
A group of Columbus residents hoping to create a charter school are a step closer to realizing their goal.
The state’s Charter School Authorizer Board voted Wednesday to declare three applications eligible and complete to move forward.
Columbus charter school group wants to provide options
A Columbus organization is one step closer to submitting a charter school application to the state.
Columbus Coalition for Educational Options hosted a public information forum Tuesday night to talk about their plans for a public charter school and answer questions from citizens about what a charter school could mean for local students.
Columbus group hopes to open charter school
A group of citizens is hoping to bring a charter school to Columbus as early as the upcoming school year.
Led by retired businessman Claude Simpson and pastor Darren Leach of Genesis Church, the Columbus Coalition for Educational Options was established to give children another option besides public school.
One step closer to the dream
Genesis Church will be allowed to have a child day care center at the old Hughes school building but not a homeless shelter, according to a unanimous recommendation made at Monday’s Columbus Planning Commission meeting.