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. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) Board of School Trustees voted unanimously on Monday night to place an operating referendum renewal on the November 3 general election ballot, asking voters to continue funding competitive teacher and staff compensation and school safety personnel for eight more years through 2034.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (BCICAC) is welcoming a new four-legged member to its team. Rico, an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9, has been partnered with Detective Jarod Aspenson of the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office.
SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a weather pattern that could develop this week for south-central Indiana, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday.
HOPE, Ind. - The Hope Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Jackson Street and Aiken Street, just after 2 a.m. on Monday, June 15. While responding, Engine 11 observed significant flames and smoke in the area.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. - The German Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to northbound I-65 near the 73-mile marker for a multi-vehicle crash early Monday morning, June 15.