In the Spotlight: Ledger-Enquirer reporting on Columbus issues

Judge orders Talbot County to remove data center text amendment from zoning

“We prevailed in our effort to overturn the text amendment.”

2 min read

Lawsuit about Columbus data center ordinance gets first hearing. What happened

Politics & Government

Lawsuit about Columbus data center ordinance gets first hearing. What happened

Updated September 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM

Talbot County commissioners sued by landowner who claims no notice on data center ordinance

Politics & Government

Talbot County commissioners sued by landowner who claims no notice on data center ordinance

Updated August 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM

Two more people accuse brother of NASCAR legend of failing to restore classic cars

Sports

Two more people accuse brother of NASCAR legend of failing to restore classic cars

Updated July 29, 2026 at 7:39 PM

New subpoenas target Nolan Wells’ social media, location-tracking accounts

National

New subpoenas target Nolan Wells’ social media, location-tracking accounts

July 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM

Parents of Nolan Wells’ friends, and local officials, told to expect lawsuit

National

Parents of Nolan Wells’ friends, and local officials, told to expect lawsuit

Updated July 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM

‘Actual innocence is my truth.’ Bryan Kohberger wants to rescind his guilty plea

National

‘Actual innocence is my truth.’ Bryan Kohberger wants to rescind his guilty plea

Updated July 27, 2026 at 8:54 PM

See who will lead Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley’s transition team, top priorities

Politics & Government

See who will lead Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley’s transition team, top priorities

Updated July 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Group gathers in downtown Columbus to rally against data centers, lack of transparency

Local

Group gathers in downtown Columbus to rally against data centers, lack of transparency

Updated July 22, 2026 at 9:24 AM

A call for help: Redacted report leaves questions in Nolan Wells investigation

National

A call for help: Redacted report leaves questions in Nolan Wells investigation

Updated July 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM

Q&A: In first week on the job, Tyson Begly talks plans for Columbus city manager role

Local

Q&A: In first week on the job, Tyson Begly talks plans for Columbus city manager role

Updated July 16, 2026 at 8:11 AM

FBI examining digital evidence in Nolan Wells case. DA calls case a ‘priority’

National

FBI examining digital evidence in Nolan Wells case. DA calls case a ‘priority’

July 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM

Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office joins program to strengthen cooperation with ICE

Crime

Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office joins program to strengthen cooperation with ICE

July 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Cathy Cook sworn in as citywide Columbus councilor following defeat of John Anker

Politics & Government

Cathy Cook sworn in as citywide Columbus councilor following defeat of John Anker

July 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM

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