Category Archives: Local News

The commencement will be held at the Columbus Civic Center Saturday afternoon. Jo Ann Hill, director of diversity and employee engagement at Aflac, is the commencement speaker.

Election results for Saturday, December 10’s runoff.

Man’s best friend got the chance to meet old Saint Nick Saturday at one Columbus animal shelter. Dogs of all types and sizes had the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap or stand next to him at

Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees have sent a flower arrangement to the family of a fallen Americus police officer.

A second grade boy has a simple wish for the holidays this year: he’s asking for Christmas cards.

Patterson Middle School in the Killeen Independent school district is getting back-lash from parents after a staff member posted Christmas decorations that the administration found offensive. 

A man shared the last moments of his life in an emotional moment with his dog after his family brought it to the hospital to say goodbye.

After more than three decades in jail one Columbus man learned Friday that his case will be dismissed.

It’s been a fancy few nights at a local theater, where a high school student is playing a key role – off stage. 

A local family is pleading for the return of 15-year-old Calah Noel Waskow. Multiple Amber Alerts have gone out about the Columbia County teenager. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says she was abducted by thirty-seven-year-old Jason Johnson.