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Lou Lou’s Bistro and Foster’s Bar , replacing Wicked Hen at 1350 13th St , is set to have a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony this week. The grand opening ceremony will be hosted at the restaurant at 5 p.m. July 18. Attendees can expect to enjoy appetizers, live music and puppies during the event, according to

A tucked-away Columbus restaurant on Warm Springs Road went through nearly a year of ups and downs, from its debut as a hidden gem to a sudden closure, a comeback and finally a full ownership change. Here’s a chronological look at what happened to Midtown Café and Bakery: In late July 2025, Midtown Cafe & Bakery was di

A standing-room-only crowd gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate a historic and hopeful moment as Dr. Cathy Cook was sworn in as Columbus' newest at-large city councilor. Family members, friends, supporters and community leaders packed the council chambers to witness the beginning of her public service. But amid the ce

The River Valley Black Chamber of Commerce is inviting entrepreneurs to take the next step in growing their businesses by becoming nationally recognized as certified minority-owned enterprises through an upcoming hands-on workshop. The workshop, "ACCESS GRANTED," is designed to help local business owners understand, pr

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A stalled front and associated area of low pressure will enhance the rain coverage again Tuesday. With that said, not everyone will see rain. The front should dissipate Wednesday and Thursday decreasing the odds of rain on a given day and leaving us with typical summertime pop ups each day. That

IN RE: THE MATTER OF JOHN MALCOLM RILEY, I, deceased. CASE NO. 2019-B-142 Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of June, 2026, by the Hon. Jere Colley, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims aga

Anne Katherine Corley of Auburn High School was named the new Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Lee County for the class of 2027 on July 11, 2026, at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts. Corley received $6,250 in program scholarships to use at the college of her choice. Blakely Parrish of Opelika High School wa

The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office joined the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) program to expand cooperation between the two agencies. ICE’s 287(g) Program authorizes the federal agency to delegate state and local law enforcement officers to perform specified immigration officer functions under oversigh

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus City Council adopted a five-year consolidation plan Monday, setting priorities for affordable housing, economic development, and community revitalization across the city. The meeting also marked the first day in office for new City Manager Tyson Begley and newly seated District 9 At-Larg

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Tuesday morning, the newest Columbus Councilor took her seat at the table. The look and tone at that table are changing. “More than anything, I want to bring, help bring unity and to help us grow as leaders, as we continue to assess the different challenges that our city faces,” said […]