Magnolia Bowl wall to get a face lift with new mural
The drive past Magnolia Bowl on Fifth Street in Columbus is about to get a little more colorful.
Columbus Magnolia Bowl to get makeover
The Magnolia Bowl will be turned into a walking track and outdoor study space for Franklin Elementary and the community.
Proposed Magnolia Bowl demolition invites speculation
The future of the historic Magnolia Bowl remains uncertain but the Columbus Municipal School District is exploring its options.
During Monday night’s school board meeting, city engineer Kevin Stafford informed the board of an offer from the Columbus Light and Water Department to remove the concrete bleachers and the wall that surrounds the 80-year-old stadium.
CMSD considers Lee sale, impact of charter school law
The Columbus Municipal School District has yet to reach a decision on the sale of the Lee Middle School property. After meeting for nearly three-and-a-half hours Monday, the CMSD Board of Trustees entered into an hour-long executive session to discuss potential litigation and the sale of district-owned property.
Group’s efforts to revive stadium evoke cherished memories
It’s easy to overlook the squatting behemoth that serves as a gateway to downtown. Faded and worn, the stadium sits silent, encircled by concrete but endowed with a proud legacy — somewhere in there. Once the home of victories and triumphs, there is little glory to be found in the Magnolia Bowl of today. No one clamors at the gates, and the storied walls whisper only of the ravages of time.
But that could change if a local organization, Link’d Young Professionals, succeeds in an ambitious, five-phase restoration plan.
Clean Sweep a success
Phase four of the Magnolia Bowl renovation project, commonly known as “Clean Sweep,” has been successfully completed according to Link’s Young Professionals President Jason Spears.
Betty Stone: Friday night football
Intermittently, teasingly, autumn approaches. The nights have been cooler for several weeks. Even the days bring a frisson of winter. After a harsh, hot summer it feels good.