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. - Columbus Fire Department (CFD) Investigators are working to determine the cause of an early Saturday morning fire on 31st Street. Firefighters searched the home and found no one inside. They then located a fire in the kitchen and quickly extinguished the blaze.
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Several gunshots rang out from a parking lot across from the Our Lady of Greenwood Festival on Friday, a little before 9 p.m. Downtown Greenwood festival-goers were sent running for cover toward the school building and nearby businesses.
EDINBURGH, Ind. - Camp Atterbury and the Indiana National Guard invite everyone to "Community Day" on Saturday, June 13, at Camp Atterbury, 3008 Old Hospital Rd., in Edinburgh.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Propeller, the community makerspace located at AirPark Columbus, has announced its June lineup of hands-on workshops and community programs.
GREENSBURG, Ind. - Members of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force served a search warrant in the 1200 block of N. Carver Street in Greensburg on Thursday morning, May 28, following an investigation involving a Greensburg resident allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.