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Police say 24-year-old Ronnie Brooks, Jr. was shot on Parkchester Drive, off Buena Vista Road, on February 8th. He was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional for treatment, but has now passed away from those injuries.

Leaders say they gave away more than 1,000 boxes of food to Columbus residents in need

Columbus residents Stephanie Hollifield was having trouble styling her adopted daughter’s hair. Thankfully, a kind stranger offered to help.

Officer Justin Sanders sustained serious injuries during a traffic stop of a robbery suspect on Opelika Road Friday night. Police say he is now in stable condition.

Today, officials announced that the 2019 Miss Georgia scholarship competition will officially be held at the Columbus Rivercenter June 13-15th

The scaly mammal from Africa and Asia has its own day of celebration, which falls on Feb. 16 this year.

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The cherished nut is celebrated every Feb. 16.

The police union said Jeff Niiya was doing his job. The city’s mayor disagrees.

The eight nurses are currently trapped in a community an hour away from the airport. They say it’s too dangerous to drive.