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A pressing need for foster care families in Columbus is prompting local leaders to turn to churches for help.

For more than 30 years, an Americus organization has spread holiday spirit to kids in need.

The Valley Rescue Mission’s toy store officially opened on Monday, Dec. 5. This store isn’t just for anyone, however – it’s specifically for parents who signed up for holiday assistance in October.

Former sheriff’s candidate Pam Brown took to Facebook to share her endorsement for the incumbent, Sheriff John Darr.  

Youth and police relationships were big talkers for Columbus law enforcement and administrators with the Barber’s Driving School on Monday. The agencies are teaming up to kickstart a campaign later this week called PRAAAY, which stands for

Columbus police are investigating after a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Sunday, Dec. 4 at about 9:22 a.m. Officials say the pedestrian was running northwest on the Fall Line Trace and the driver of the

 A drunken Florida man who was craving tacos called 911 when Taco Bell said they wouldn’t sell him any tacos.

“We just raked through what was once their log cabin. We found a broken tea cup and some skillets. And then we found the two things we believe were signs from God,” Jennifer said.

Angelo Short was officially charged with murder in the death of 83-year-old Peggy Gamble. 

An attorney for the family of the man fatally shot by a former North Charleston police officer says a mistrial isn’t the end of their fight for justice.