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Columbia Fire & Rescue Halts Medical Calls to Magnolia Healthcare Amid Fungus Concerns

Issue #692

March 24, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤 Columbia’s Wednesday Weather - Partly cloudy w/ high of 76, low of 59

📰 Columbia Fire & Rescue Halts Medical Calls to Magnolia Healthcare Amid Fungus Concerns

🎤 3/27: Mulehouse Songwriter Series Returns

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

🗓 Know of Some Local Events Not Listed? Send us the Details!

Columbia Fire & Rescue Halts Medical Calls to Magnolia Healthcare Amid Fungus Concerns

Columbia Fire & Rescue has temporarily suspended responses to medical calls at Magnolia Health and Rehabilitation on Trotwood Avenue due to infection control concerns tied to a potentially dangerous fungus.

In a memo issued March 19, Fire Chief Chris Cummins directed crews to stop responding to medical calls at the facility until further notice. The decision comes as Magnolia Health works to manage the presence of Candida auris, a type of yeast that can cause serious infections and is known for being difficult to control in healthcare settings.

Fire officials said the move is a precaution aimed at limiting any potential exposure to the organism, which can spread easily among vulnerable patients and is often resistant to standard treatments.

While medical response has been paused, Columbia Fire & Rescue will continue to respond to fire-related emergencies at the facility, including alarms and structure fires.

Typically, fire personnel assist Maury Regional EMS on most calls, but this protocol will remain in place as the situation is monitored.

3/27: Mulehouse Songwriter Series Returns

This will be an incredible show featuring legendary songwriting icons!

Get ready for hit after hit after hit as there are simply too many to list!

This beloved series has become a truly special experience, filled with heartfelt stories that take you on a journey from laughter to tears… and for a few magical hours, help you forget the world outside.

REGIE HAMM

Regie has had over 400 cuts as a songwriter, and has been named SESAC songwriter of the year four times!

In 2008, Hamm wrote a song called "The Time of My Life" at the encouragement of his wife, Yolanda, an avid American Idol fan. He submitted the song for the American Idol Songwriting Competition, and won. The song became the finale song and first single for the winner of the show's seventh season, David Cook.

CHRIS WALLIN 

Chris co-wrote “Don’t Blink” (Kenny Chesney), “I’m Tryin" (Trace Adkins), “Love Me If You Can” (Toby Keith), “People Loving People” (Garth Brooks), “Something to Be Proud Of,” and “Speed” (Montgomery Gentry), as well as songs recorded by Diamond Rio, Craig Morgan, Joe Nichols, and Brad Paisley. 

GARY CHAPMAN

Gary is an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and former television talk show host. He has won seven Dove awards and five Grammy nominations as an artist! He also hosted TNN's flagship show and the Sam's Place series at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Along with Amy Grant, Gary wrote the iconic "Tennessee Christmas" song we all know and love!

Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, March 25th

Thursday, March 26th

Friday, March 27th

Saturday, March 28th

Sunday, March 29th

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, March 26
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6–9 PM
Gwynne Alden - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM

Friday, March 27
Open Mic - Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7–9 PM
Late Bloomers - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Ryan Keeler - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
MFT - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Saturday, March 28
The Def Leprechaun Band - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Easton Corbin - The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
The Deltaz - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Sweet T & Trailer Trash - The Boondox, 8 PM
Vintage Voltage - Gary’s Place, 8–11 PM
DownSouth Band - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Sunday, March 29
Jackie Saturday - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 2–5 PM
Maury County Community Band - Columbia Central High School, 3 PM

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