Category Archives: Local News

It was another dominant game for the Columbus Lions Saturday night. They only gave up 8 points to the Atlanta Vultures in their 65-8 victory. They’ve given up single digit points twice in their first three games.

The Lee County coroner has identified the man hit and killed by a train on Saturday as an Auburn University student.

Stars and Strikes representatives made a stop in Columbus this weekend looking hire about 120 new workers to help with all the fun the facility promises to bring. 

The Columbus Police Department is seeking two suspects they say assaulted a store associate during an attempted armed robbery on Sunday. 

A Columbus woman in need of a heart transplant has received the support and help of a local group made up of military veterans. 

Attorney and U.S. Congressional hopeful Bobby Scott has passed away. 

The Lee County Autism Resource and Advocacy group hosted its third annual autism 5K at the Opelika Courthouse Square.

An annual MS walk took place in Columbus on Saturday. Saturday’s walk was held at Golden Park, near the Civic Center. 

Are you looking for a furry new friend? Paws Humane is running a special this month on pit bulls, they are only $25. 

Some people in East Alabama had a chance to ‘Share a Coke’ with Phenix City and Russell County officials Saturday This is part of a new initiative in Phenix City to bring the community together called Compassion Day.