Crafts were a highly anticipated event as part of Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene’s first VBS held the week of July 27. Wade McCue of rural Columbus works to decorate his sun shade.
Former Titan hired by school district
What started as a small fire Monday afternoon quickly spread to engulf multipole acres including a file of more than a hundred railroad ties. Columbus Fire Fighters Kale Kitterman and Cody Burton work to contain the large fire as part of a six-man, three apparatus crew that responded to the fire.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Briggs Johnson wrestled to an individual second place finish in his weight class at the 2026 Cowboy Rumble in Branson, Mo., Saturday and Sunday. He placed seventh with his team, the Heartland Eagles. Briggs is a seventh grader at Columbus Junior High School. Courtesy photo.
Titan Baseball Alum, Landin Midgett, earned his third Summer Collegiate League Championship in his three post-graduate seasons following the 19-11, Joplin Jailbirds championship win, July 31, at Joe Becker Stadium. He has two championships with the Joplin Outlaws in 2024 and 25. Courtesy photo.
The four-week camp for junior golfers concluded Thursday with five players taking the opportunity to learn from Columbus Unified High School Sophomore, state qualifier, Cali Carpino. The free camp was offered four Thursdays in July and August by Cali and Easton Long, senior, CUHS state qualifier, at the Brush Creek Golf Course. Those attending the final session were Rae Smith, Quynn Baylor, Brynn Baylor, Hollis Haverkamp, and Jack Koons.
“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.’” John 4:13-14 (NIV)
Debra and Randy Froebe will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 1.
Karen and Bob Thomas on their wedding day, July 30, 1966. Courtesy photo.
