Category Archives: Local News

Columbus police are investigating a shooting on Stoneybrook Drive Tuesday afternoon.

Point University is responding after two softball students dressed up as Madea with blackface for a Halloween party. 

A 1967 Auburn murderer’s parole has been revoked until 2022. Edward Seibold,71, shot and stabbed 9-year-old Mary Lynn Sinclair, killing her in her sleep. 

Phenix City police are investigating a homicide on South Railroad Street. Early Wednesday morning around 1 a.m. officers were called to a shooting and found a 24-year-old woman dead with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to

Gov. Nathan Deal announced this week that beginning in January 2018, the state will expand the HOPE Career Grant to offer students greater career opportunities in five of Georgia’s fast-growing industries, increasing the total number of programs

Troup County deputies are looking for a woman suspected of using fraudulent checks.   

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

A man charged with vehicular homicide will appear in court Wednesday afternoon. Police say Daniel Voss, 58, was driving on Floyd Road Saturday when hit 72-year-old Bobby Francis Sr., who was riding a motorcycle.  

Columbus police are investigating after a man was shot to death in his car Tuesday night.

The World Series is coming to Phenix City next year, well the Cal Ripken World Series for ages 12 and under 60-Majors.