Category Archives: Local News

Internet safety was the focus for parents at St. Luke Ministry Center for the annual Right from the Start Luncheon held on Tuesday.

Soon, if a Chambers County deputy requests it, the words "In God We Trust" will be on placed on the back of their patrol vehicle.Sgt. Jeff Hinkle started the movement, saying he prays often during his shift

The newest Barbie collectible released by Mattel is garnering attention not for its price – but for who’s in the advertisement.

A 14-year-old was robbed at gunpoint on Monday, Nov. 16 around 7:15 p.m. at East Columbus Magnet Academy, located at 6100 Georgetown Dr.According to police reports, the suspect pointed a pistol at the victim and took his cell phone,

On Nov. 14, patrol deputies with the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office located an illegal moonshine still at about 5:15 p.m. in the 9300 block of Chipley Hwy on State Hwy 18 in Pine Mountain, GA. 

Columbus State University made an announcement about a student that passed away last.Angel Ferguson, 18, had ongoing complications from a car accident in October, which led to her passing.  

A house fire is underway following a blaze that broke out early Tuesday.The fire took place in the 200 block of 28th Street. The resident left the house and came back 30 minutes later and saw smoke

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying an individual who was possibly involved in a burglary and theft.The Lee County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook that on Nov. 16 the burglary and theft was reported

Scientific evidence suggests that you can treat and even prevent some illnesses with foods and supplements containing certain kinds of live bacteria called probiotics.

Are you breaking the law? Fantasy Fumble, Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11 p.m./10 p.m. CT on News Leader 9. And join the conversation on social media by using #FantasyFumble.