Category Archives: Local News

The man injured during an arrest Monday by the Columbus Police Department has died. Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Charles Newton confirms that 30-year-old Hector Arreola passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. at Midtown Medical

A local organization has announced they will expand a loan which funds preservation work to owners of historic properties. Historic Columbus members say the Facade Loan will assist owners in renovating residential historic structures. 

The mother of a 5-year-old girl found dead in the North Canton/Jackson Township area Tuesday has been charged with murder.

The suspect accused of shooting and injuring a Troup County Sheriff’s Deputy on Monday has been charged for several offenses. 

The Georgia Department of Public Health is confirming the first flu-related death in the state this year. The individual was an elderly adult. 

The IRS is delaying tax refunds for more than 40 million low-income families this year as the agency steps up efforts to fight identity theft and fraud.

City Manager Isaiah Hugley has selected Jon Dorman to fill the position of the Director of the Civic Center. 

The Auburn Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a home burglary.

An angry Alabama fan is learning a valuable lesson this morning after Monday night’s National Championship.

NASCAR star Carl Edwards will not race in 2017, according to Fox Sports, which cited multiple unnamed sources.