Category Archives: Local News

W.F. Burns Middle School had their pep rally as a funeral service and the players and cheerleaders ripped the opposing team’s mascot, the Long Cane Middle School Cougar’s, into shreds.

Several businesses and restaurants across the Chattahoochee Valley are honoring retired and active duty members of the Armed Forces for Veterans Day.

One man was charged with unlawful conduct during a 911 call by using obscene, vulgar or profane language to harass a 911 operator. 

The Opelika Police Department has charged a man with attempted murder and robbery. 

 News Leader 9 wants you to share your thanks by giving to the Feeding the Valley Food Bank. From Nov. 11 until Nov. 22 you can drop off non-perishable food only at participating Walmart locations and at

A soldier returning from training at Fort Benning surprised his girlfriend at a University of Iowa football game. 

A man who promoted a standoff with Columbus police last week will stand before a judge Monday morning.

Here’s your look at News Leader 9’s recaps, top stories, and breaking news that will be talked about Monday.

Fort Benning’s Auto Skills Center will host an auto auction Tuesday, Nov. 7.

The Muscogee County Coroner’s office confirms that a female pedestrian has been hit and killed by an SUV in Midtown Columbus and two other people are injured.