Category Archives: Local News

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – One man has been injured in a shooting on Edgechester Ave. in Columbus.  Columbus Police tell WTVM that the person was shot during an apparent burglary Monday night. A call to 911 came

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is issuing data regarding drug exhibits submitted to the Crime Lab for testing by law enforcement agencies in Georgia that contain counterfeit pills.  

An organization in Columbus is offering free tutoring services ahead of the upcoming school year. 

The Staff at Olive Garden got a tip that a 6- year-old had been bullied at school. They received word that Lily Rose tried to celebrate her 6th birthday at school but instead, she was bullied.  

Utility bill collection scams are targeting many people. 

Around 4 p.m. Monday, June 2, an individual went inside the main police department lobby and spoke to the Records Clerk demanding that the police "get the noises off" of him. 

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office assisted by the Dothan Police Department arrested an Auburn man Monday on sex crimes involving minor and drug-related charges.

On Sunday, July 1, Auburn Police arrested 28-year-old Stephen William Blalock, on a felony warrant charging him with unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.  

A tragic incident involving a cyclist and two cars is sparking hopes of new legislation in Alabama. 

Each year, animals are lost as a result of noise related to Independence Day celebrations.