https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/article316050657.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3bc074a2-ac73-4b01-a186-2d19d19461f1/4_th.jpg What to know about Argentina vs Iceland friendly at Jordan‑Hare in Auburn, AL The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta June 15 to July 15, and the city will host eight matches in total, but soccer fans can get a sneak peek at the defending World Cup champion a little sooner. Auburn is making history by hosting the first international soccer match ever played at Jordan-Hare stadium, with Argentina facing off against Iceland in a final tune-up before the World Cup begins next week. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/article316050657.html/video-embed 60 2026-06-08T20:12:19Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316071404.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6d41df5c-f385-4395-8e60-24bc5ff8d795/1_th.jpg Whitewater Express teaches high school students essentials of kayaking, river safety Did you know that Columbus, Georgia is home to the first International Canoe Federation Canoe Freestyle Center of Excellence? As part of that, Whitewater Express has partnered with Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama to teach the basics of kayaking to several students from Central's Naval JROTC program this spring, and is continuing to mentor them this summer. Here's a look at the program. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316071404.html/video-embed 105 2026-06-10T08:37:50Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316049616.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4f34b21d-b3a5-4b4d-80c1-06c3a500b14f/1_th.jpg 'I don't recognize this America.' Columbus Democrats go on the offensive in Georgia's gubernatorial race Muscgoee County Democratic elected representatives spoke out against Kemp’s call for a special session for redistricting and attacked Republican gubernatorial candidates during the launch of the political party’s “Out For Themselves Tour” across Georgia. State Rep. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), the Georgia House of Representatives minority leader, state Rep. Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) and Georgia House District 140 candidate Marquese Averett took part in the news conference. They were joined by Columbus Councilor Simi Barnes and community activist Gloria Tyson. Here's an excerpt from Reese's response to a question from the media. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316049616.html/video-embed 108 2026-06-08T18:53:16Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316044718.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6140fd68-08d9-4dfd-a5df-e24867dee309/1_th.jpg 'The thing that sustained me is the Lord pushing me.' Meet Domingo Guyton The Columbus, GA premiere of "Yesterday Today Forever" is set for June 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts, 1700 Midtown Drive, in Columbus. The film retells the story of Peter’s renunciation of Jesus Christ — and his ultimate salvation — through a bold, modern hip hop lens. Meet Domingo Guyton, the film's creator, here. Tickets are on sale now. You may also purchase tickets on behalf of others (pay it forward) at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yesterday-today-forever-columbus-screening-tickets-1989966262660 https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316044718.html/video-embed 116 2026-06-08T13:09:09Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316072237.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f3ee2af9-e5d7-4a62-a2c9-c01927223f8b/1_th.jpg Meet Columbus, GA's new city manager Tyson Begly was approved by a 7-1 vote by Columbus Council on June 9, 2026, to be the next city manager for the Columbus Consolidated Government. He spoke with the media shortly after the vote. These are excerpts from his interview, and photos from the meeting. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316072237.html/video-embed 103 2026-06-10T11:15:50Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/entertainment/article316023689.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7c9643a6-4235-45cb-8338-e27437a10152/1_th.jpg 'Yesterday Today Forever' comes to Columbus, highlighting local cast and crew Directed by Forston resident Ty Manns and with a cast including local actors, “Yesterday Today Forever” sets the biblical story of Peter the Apostle and Jesus Christ in a modern day setting. St. Pete’s Black Arts and Film Festival in Florida awarded the movie Best Feature Film and Best Director in February. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/entertainment/article316023689.html/video-embed 87 2026-06-08T13:30:24Z no