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The Phenix City-Russell County Public Library is stepping in to help as blood donation centers continue to face critical blood shortages. 

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

Convicted child killer Susan Smith is back in the headlines after now having spent more than half of her life in prison. Tuesday marked Smith’s 46th birthday. 

A stampede at a train station in India’s west-coast city of Mumbai killed 21 people during the morning rush.

The focus Thursday night at Midtown Medical Center was "finding a cure for diabetes.” Dozens of people turning out for the “Future of Diabetes” event which featured speakers who are on the forefront of diabetes research treatment.

The chase started in Columbus and ended near Hwy 280 and Hwy. 431 South in Phenix City.

One Phenix City business owner is not taking the NFL national anthem protests lightly. Mike Phaneuf owns a bar called Glory Days where he says he has shown ESPN’s Monday Night Football for years, but this week

After an early September investigation into alleged racial slurs used by a Muscogee County Schools Elementary teacher, community members gathering in the Fountain City to voice their concerns on the incident.

Columbus has another name on the ballot for mayor. Berry "Skip" Henderson, Columbus District 10 at-large city councilman announced Thursday that he will be a candidate for mayor.

A group of LaGrange College students got to speak to some heavy hitters in the sports broadcast world Thursday.