Historian, author to speak about foiled Civil War raid
Dr. Brandon Beck will speak about his recent book, “Streight’s Foiled Raid on the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Emma Sansom’s Courage and Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Pursuit,” on Wednesday, May 25 at noon at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library at 314 Seventh St. N.
Flonzie Brown-Wright talk canceled
The civil rights movement program scheduled for tonight at the R.E. Hunt Museum and Cultural Center in Columbus has been canceled due to weather-related travel concerns for the speaker, Flonzie Brown-Wright.
Wonders of W study abroad are topic of talk
On Thursday, Sept. 11, the Mississippi University for Women Gordy Honors College Forum Series will highlight the benefits of study abroad, with Erinn Holloway, interim director of the university’s Study Abroad Programs.