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Kelby Hutchison

Kelby Hutchison
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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.

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A photo of Andrew Goldsmith who intends to skateboard and kayak from Camp Merrill to Camp Rogers at Fort Benning from May 14-23. Photo provided by Andrew Goldsmith.

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  • Book News & Features

Army veteran willl skateboard, kayak over 200 miles to Fort Benning. Here’s why

An Army Veteran turned author is planning a 220-mile journey in an effort to promote his new book about his experiences in Ranger school.

May 12, 2025
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By:
  • Kelby Hutchison and
  • The Ledger Enquirer
​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. Mike Haskey/Ledger-Enquirer

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Columbus Clingstones sell out, win team’s first home game. What to know

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.

April 16, 2025
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By:
  • Jeremy Chisenhall ,
  • Mark Rice ,
  • and 2 more
The stone gate entrance sign that welcomed people to Fort Moore is covered with tarps March 5, 2025, now that the U.S. Army post next to Columbus has been renamed back to Fort Benning. This entrance is on Ft. Benning Road.

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Military will hold ceremony for the latest name change at Fort Benning. Here’s when

Fort Benning announced details Friday regarding the base’s renaming ceremony after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reverted the name from Fort Moore.

April 07, 2025
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By:
  • Kelby Hutchison
Debra and Herman Mills died as a result of their injuries after their 2015 Ford F250 “Super Duty” truck rolled over and the roof crushed down on them in August 2022 in Decatur County, Georgia, according to the news release from the Columbus-based law firm Butler Prather. Courtesy of Butler Prather

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Columbus jury renders verdict in $2.5 billion lawsuit against Ford Motor Company

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.

February 17, 2025
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  • Kelby Hutchison
Deputy Chief Lance Deaton of the Columbus Police Department, at podium, speaks during a Tuesday afternoon press conference about Columbus Animal Care & Control. 10/01/2024 Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

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More arrests and possible privatization emerge in Columbus animal control investigation

Columbus officials announced Tuesday the arrests of eight Columbus Animal Care & Control workers on 34 criminal charges.

October 02, 2024
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  • Kelby Hutchison
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