Category Archives: Local News

A second suspect has been charged in a fatal shooting that happened at a Pizza Hut in Columbus.   

As Country’s Midnight Run is approaching, they continue to help out the community.  Country’s BBQ and West Georgia Eye Care are helping sponsor a shoe donation for a local Beep Ball Team.  

On Monday, Aug. 20 At approximately 10:30, a Timothy Christmas was reported missing by his roommate.  

Doctor Daniel Gwan-Nulla with Piedmont Columbus Regional talked with News Leader 9 about the importance of lung cancer screenings. He says that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. 

News Leader 9 is spotlighting several children who have been impacted by Piedmont Columbus Regional as a part of the Children’s Miracle Network Mediathon starting on Aug. 22. 

News Leader 9 is spotlighting several children who have been impacted by Piedmont Columbus Regional’s NICU. Jacobi Sumbry, 

News Leader 9 is spotlighting several children who have been impacted by Piedmont Columbus Regional’s NICU. 

On Tuesday, Aug. 21, at approximately 7 a.m. Trent Murphy of West Point, Georgia was arrested for the murder of Reggie Pearson. On June 13, 2018 50-year-old Reggie Pearson from Valley, Alabama was shot and killed.

The city of LaGrange is receiving an $80,000 Georgia Department of Transportation grant. The money will be used to install a welcome sign..

According to the complaint, a 16-year-old boy told Pennsylvania State Police that the three suspects were having sexual relations with dogs, horses, a cow, and a goat.