Category Archives: Local News

(WTVM) – It’s free taco Wednesday at Taco Bell! 

LANETT, AL (WTVM) – Lanett police have made another arrest in the deadly club shooting.  

A new memorial stands outside of the National Infantry Museum in Columbus. 

A Phenix City high school football player is earning national recognition. 

A Columbus Technical College student is in the running to become the next Miss Collegiate America. 

Although the thrills of Halloween are over, you may still be reminded of the holiday by the loads of candy you picked up with your kids while trick-or-treating.  S

LaGrange’s police chief was honored for being a hero in the battle against intolerance, injustice, and extremism. 

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

Columbus is now considered a “No Kill” community when it relates to homeless animals. 

Ruth Metcalf’s family tells News Leader 9 they’re grateful she made it out alive. Metcalf, 70, is now recovering after being cut and held at knife-point at a parking garage in Uptown Columbus Monday morning.