Category Archives: Local News

The Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Squad has arrested a man on an outstanding 2006 warrant. John C. Evans Jr., 65, is charged with rape, aggravated child molestation, child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, and incest.

East Alabama is representing big time in the Super 7 Football State Championships.  

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident involving a father and son that occurred on Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville, AL. 

The Columbus Police Department is looking for a murder suspect who left the scene in the victim’s car.

Shaw High School students received advice from experts about what they can expect when they start looking for jobs after high school. Jason Blankenship, the director of business services for Better Business Bureau, was the guest speaker for

Where does your state rank on the list of the nation’s most charitable states? 

Lamore Drive in Columbus will be closed starting from Tuesday, Nov. 29 and Wednesday, Nov. 30 for the construction of the new bridge over Bull Creek on Forrest Road. 

Seven people were sent to the hospital Monday morning after an active shooter was reported on campus, the Columbus Fire Department said shortly after the school sent a series of tweets telling students to shelter in place…

Both Columbus police and city workers are on scene near Warm Springs Road and 17th Avenue on Monday.

The College Football Playoff committee is facing a no-win situation.