Category Archives: Local News

 A red carpet was rolled out Friday night people in Columbus with special needs. Attendees danced to raise funds for the Georgia Special Olympic Games coming in  July and August. 

News Leader 9 has confirmed that two people have died as a result of an overnight crash at the intersection of 6th Avenue, and 9th Street in Columbus.

News Leader 9 is on the scene of a multiple car accident on 6th Avenue and 9th Street. Coroner Freeman Worley is at the scene. 

It’s playoff time for the Columbus Lions and many folks in the Fountain City gathered Friday to watch the Lions take the field. 

A son was granted his ultimate wish today of giving his mom a new home. 

The Playground of Dreams in Eufaula Alabama held its grand opening. City officials had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the playground’s recent revitalization. 

Tyler Newman’s Facebook post on June 20 has gone viral, and he begins by saying, "I have never really witnessed sexual harassment and/or ‘rape culture’ until today with Smoky Crossing Apartments." 

A Utica man killed this huge rattlesnake.

The Columbus Police Department has located a 70-year-old man that was reported missing Friday evening.

A single car accident has happened between the Williams Road and Smith Exits on I-185 SB Traffic is backed up to the Smith Road exit.