Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Ala., Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.
The Columbus Clingstones debuted to a sellout crowd in Synovus Park Tuesday, defeating the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 3-0 in a game that saw several first-ever occurrences for the new team.
A Columbus jury rendered a “phase 2” verdict Friday of $2.5 billion in punitive damages in a case against the Ford Motor Company, according to a news release from Butler Prather LLP, a Columbus-based law firm.
More delays have been announced for three local Columbus pools that are currently closed to the public, threatening to not open at all until after children go back to school in August.