Columbus, IN — Black History Month Columbus (BHMC) has announced its February 2026 community-wide celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
The centennial theme is “From Then to Now: 100 Years of Celebrating Black History Month.”
Throughout February, community partner organizations across Columbus and Bartholomew County will host events that invite all neighbors to learn, reflect, celebrate, and build deeper connections together. BHMC is a community-wide initiative created to celebrate Black culture, share the true stories of Black history, and honor the legacy and accomplishments of the Black community.
The Black History Month Columbus 2026 Community Calendar features a diverse range of events and celebrations, including arts, music, culture, church services, "conversations that matter," dance, sports, youth programs, and random acts of kindness.
A full calendar with event details is available online here.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County residents can vote early at Gather Columbus, on 2508 25th St at the former Texas Roadhouse location until November 2.
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Jennings County School Corporation (JCSC) Superintendent Nicole Johnson has resigned and will soon take the next step in her career at the Southwestern (Jefferson County) School System. She will start at Southwestern on October 28.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up once again with the Business Program at Indiana University Columbus to present "Futurecast 2027," the annual Economic Outlook Panel and Luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, at 11:30 a.m. at The Commons in downtown Columbus.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Minor league hockey is back at the Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at Lincoln Park as the Indiana Sentinels opened their second season against Minnesota Northern Lights on Friday night, October 9, with a 4-2 win.
WAYNESVILLE/AZALIA, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that a section of State Road 11 in southern Bartholomew County will be closed for most of the day on Tuesday, October 13.