Category Archives: Local News

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirms a suspect has been arrested after shooting two police officers in Franklin County Monday evening.

Some Christmas Grinches targeted a South Montgomery family over the weekend and snatched all of the gifts from under their tree. The break-in is another blow for the victims, who are already coping with loss. 

The Muscogee County School Board voted 6-2 in favor of extending the contract of Superintendent Dr. David Lewis.  The measure will take effect on Jan. 1, 2017 and will result in a new three-year contract that expires

In the past year, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations says the demand for cases has increased by 20 percent.     This has caused a significant backlog for the agency. 

Georgia State Senator Josh McKoon (R-29), said he would introduce legislation that would clarify that undocumented immigrants living in the state would not be allowed to pay in-state tuition for college, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  

The attorney for a man convicted of killing an Auburn University student in 2008 has filed a petition, stating that his original legal team mishandled his defense. Courtney Lockhart is asking for the murder weapon to be retested.

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell is expected to announced the latest developments in the Holly Hill quadruple homicide case.

Spicer’s Music Store in Auburn is celebrating being named Alabama’s Small Business of the Year. The family-owned music store opened four years ago, and they sell every type of musical instrument and accessory. 

The husband and wife team behind HGTV's “Flip or Flop” have announced their separation six months after police were called to their California home over what the couple called an “unfortunate misunderstanding.”

A recent seven-week campaign by Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members raised more than $95,000 for Midtown Medical Center. The fundraiser is part of a national campaign for the Children’s Miracle Network and will help fund