https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316087239.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/09e175b9-e863-4d0d-a404-651495df1671/1_th.jpg 100 Years Loved: Family, friends surprise 'Gran Cile' with party on her 100th birthday Friends and family gathered at the Wynn House on June 9, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia to celebrate Lucile Lambert’s 100th birthday. Dianne Ross, Lambert’s granddaughter, said she had been planning this surprise since Lambert turned 99. Lambert was born June 9, 1926, in Hayleville, Alabama. Take a look https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316087239.html/video-embed 116 2026-06-11T11:40:44Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316102508.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43012d91-6b3c-403a-84db-cd91fe8f10ac/1_th.jpg Here's your star-spangled edition of 'Columbus on a Budget' As the country is gearing up for America’s 250th anniversary and the Fourth of July holiday, folks might be looking for things to do to celebrate. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a ton of money to participate and have a fun, patriotic time. For this installment of “Columbus On A Budget” Ledger-Enquirer reporter Sundi Rose is showing y'all how to be as patriotic as you want to be for $25. With a little research and resourcefulness, you can celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial and not break the bank. Read the full story at ledger-enquirer.com https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316102508.html/video-embed 70 2026-06-12T12:40:14Z no https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/article316081573.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a8d08622-66a1-4276-ba9f-caefdb4ab069/1_th.jpg Meet the new head baseball coach at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School in Columbus, Georgia has announced the hiring of Cobie Vance as the school’s new head baseball coach. In its news release, Pacelli said Vance “brings an impressive combination of playing experience, leadership, player development and a passion for mentoring young athletes.” Here's an excerpt of Vance's comments during the June 10, 2026 press conference announcing his selection. https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/article316081573.html/video-embed 81 2026-06-10T21:42:41Z 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/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/news/local/article316101210.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4231e134-8214-4485-b6c4-0660b054c030/1_th.jpg 7 Brew Coffee in Columbus now open. Here's our review Ledger-Enquirer reporters Kelby Hutchison and Madeline Shapiro sampled the drinks at the new 7 Brew Coffee in Columbus, Georgia. It recently opened and is located near Old Town at 8133 Veterans Parkway. 06/11/2026 https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article316101210.html/video-embed 89 2026-06-12T09:49:16Z no