GHSA State Fast Pitch Softball Tournament kicks off in Columbus
Local teams are battling in the GHSA State Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. See Thursday’s results and Friday’s matchups
President Trump calls for end of Senate filibuster to break funding stalemate

President Donald Trump urged congressional Republicans late Thursday night to unilaterally end the government shutdown by eliminating the filibuster
US Postal Service offers a sneak peak at some of the new stamps for 2026

USPS reveals its 2026 stamp lineup featuring Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Black authors, and more
Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

The United States is experiencing a shortage of pennies after President Trump decided to stop their production earlier this year
National Guard in each state is ordered to create ‘quick reaction forces’ trained in civil unrest

Military leaders have ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots that can be ready to deploy with just hours’ notice.
Missing Mississippi Chihuahua mix found in Central Florida 5 years later

How Penny ended up in Florida remains a mystery
Cool temperatures hang around for Halloween…the forecast details for trick-or-treating

Plus, low temperatures set to dip to the 30s to start November for parts of Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry
Trump hosts White House Halloween bash with superheroes and presidential lookalikes amid shutdown

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania hosted a Halloween celebration at the White House.
US Marine arrested and accused of kidnapping girl with intent to sexually assault her, FBI says

The FBI has arrested an active-duty U.S. Marine it accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl in Indiana with the intent of sexually assaulting her
SCCPSS announces 2027 Teachers and Instructional Support Representatives of the year

SCCPSS announces the new 2027 Teachers and Instructional Support Representatives of the Year