Category Archives: Local News

Columbus, GA (WTVM) – A round of applause was only a part of how Columbus law enforcement officers were honored Saturday by members of the Chattahoochee Valley Backing the Blue organization.  "It’s a wonderful sight to see," said Micah

A skydiver without a parachute jumped out of a plane nearly five miles high and landed safely in a 20-story high net.

Two members of the Harris County High School bass fishing team have earned a spot in the Bassmasters National Championship. Cal Culpepper and Parker Marshall are joining a cast of big time high school anglers. 

Veterans Benefit Group held their first resource fair for veterans Saturday afternoon. The event was designed to help veterans and their families apply for veteran benefits, workshops and other educational opportunities. 

Columbus police made two arrests in connection to a shooting in north Columbus. According to a police report, on Friday around 8:50 p.m. police were called to the area of Bradley Park Drive and Whitesville Road regarding

Officials are on the scene of a postal truck that was caught on fire on Saturday.  The incident happened on Manchester Expressway, across the street from the mall.  It is unknown as to what caused the fire

On Friday, July 29 around 11:52 p.m. the LaGrange Police Department was called to the WellStar West Georgia Hospital Emergency room regarding someone who was burned on Wright Street. 

Tipton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death in Drummonds, Tennessee.

Columbus police arrested a man on multiple charges including trafficking cocaine. On Wednesday, July 27 police conducted surveillance of the area of 5th Ave. and 24th St. The surveillance led to the arrest of 23-year-old Fernando Brown. 

A gunman attacked a gathering of young adults at a suburban Seattle home early Saturday, killing two people at a fire pit before firing more shots from the roof, the grandmother of one of the witnesses said.