Local nonprofits receive $8,800 in grants from Exchange Club
Eight local nonprofits received grants at the Exchange Club of Columbus’ weekly meeting at Lion Hills Center Thursday.
Jones criticizes Community Outreach head
Columbus’ homelessness issues might be made better with the right person in place to manage the city’s input on the problem, Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones said.
Gavin: Poor schools stunt city’s growth
Ward 6 Councilman Bill Gavin believes Columbus schools’ poor performance is a major issue stunting the city’s growth.
Box names infrastructure, schools as biggest challenges facing city
Ward 3 Councilman Charlie Box said he’s proud of the Columbus’ progress in his time on the council, but there’s still work to do.
Councilman grilled on social media use at forum
Ward 4 Councilman Marty Turner said his First Amendment rights are some of the most valuable available to him as an elected official.
Local woman shares grandmother’s accomplished artistic legacy with Exchange
In 1965, 60-year-old Ethel Wright Mohamed began embroidering scenes from her life in early 20th-century Mississippi.
Base chaplain urges prayers for nation, leaders at Columbus Exchange Club
At the weekly meeting of the Columbus Exchange Club Thursday, Major Brad Kimble said the United States should turn to God and urged his audience to pray for the country, its leaders and its people in a time of national division.
GRAMMY Museum director visits Columbus Exchange Club
Mississippi — the “birthplace of the blues” — has produced more Grammy winning musicians than the next five states combined.
McConnell: MSMS remains great investment in education
Germain McConnell, executive director at the Mississippi School for Math & Science, freely admits the two-year residential high school located on the MUW campus isn’t for everyone.
Exchange Club distributes grants
Columbus’ Exchange Club distributed a total of $6,000 in grants Thursday at Lion Hills Center to 11 charitable organizations that aim to improve the lives of local children.
United Way director addresses Exchange Club
Danny Avery has been hard at work during his three months at the helm for the local United Way.
Exchange Club convention to be held in Columbus this weekend
Members from 27 Mississippi Exchange Clubs will be in Columbus this weekend for the 96th Annual Mississippi District Exchange Convention.
Kitchens speaks to Exchange about state Supreme Court candidacy
Jim Kitchens, a circuit judge in the 16th Judicial District, spoke to the Columbus Exchange Club at Lion Hills on Thursday about why he would make a good state Supreme Court justice.
Kinder recognized with Book of Golden Deeds
For more than 40 years, Fred Kinder has been a figurehead in Columbus’ volunteering community.
Exchange club holds 10K in honor of Uncle Bunky
This Saturday, the Columbus Exchange Club will hold its first-ever 10K race in honor of Robert “Uncle Bunky” Williams, local beloved children’s artist and icon.
Rosenkrans talks Native Americans truths
Understanding the past is crucial for Ben Rosenkrans.
Colom speaks to Exchange Club
For new District Attorney Scott Colom, it’s important to balance being tough on crime while offering second chances to those who might need it.
Veteran talks pledge of allegiance, religious freedom
Veteran Gail Swentkofske spoke Thursday to the Columbus Exchange and Kiwanis clubs about the Pledge of Allegiance for the Exchange Club’s annual “One Nation Under God” Program.
CAFB looks to reverse perception of base as ‘bottom-tier’
Col. John Nichols, Commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing of the Columbus Air Force Base, spoke to the Exchange Club Thursday about changing the perception of the base as a “bottom-tier” base, among other things.
Exchange Club honors top area students
Thursday’s Columbus Exchange Club meeting included an appearance by national Exchange Club President Tom Karnes of Lincoln Park, Michigan, who read a resolution from the national club commending the Columbus chapter for its exemplary performance as it celebrates its 90th year.