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The chief recently doled out a hefty ticket after a 21-year-old driver flicked a cigarette butt out of his Ford Mustang.

Robert Wiggins was the second of four suspects to go to trial. This came after the murder of an 85-year-old man who was shot and killed in his home in Cusseta, Alabama in 2016.

A ‘wedge’ front will push through during the day on Wednesday, keeping things cloudy and cooler across our area – highs will be in the low to mid 80s with a 40-50% coverage of rain and storms

Authorities said a Wisconsin man is being held on $200,000 bail after admitting to punching a 2-month-old boy to death.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that an earthquake occurred in northeast Alabama.

Ortiz’s wife, Tiffany, said in a statement that he was “stable, awake and resting comfortably” at Massachusetts General Hospital and was expected to remain there for several days.

The Federal Aviation Administration says Tim McCormack was only certified to fly under regulations known as visual flight rules, which require generally good weather and clear conditions.

If you want a way to help people, volunteering at the hospital can be a great option. Piedmont Columbus Regional offers numerous volunteer opportunities.

John Smith, also known as Jax Smith, is charged with multiple counts of financial card fraud and financial transaction card theft.

The United Way’s annual campaign to collect school supplies to fill backpacks with for local children is officially underway.