Category Archives: Local News

The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Immunization Division is investigating an outbreak of six laboratory-confirmed cases of pertussis (whooping cough) at multiple schools in Chambers County. 

A large tree uprooted at a Columbus school due to ground saturation following wet weather conditions. 

According to the affidavit, Megan Sloan left her Facebook logged in on another teacher’s computer. That other teacher saw a conversation in which Sloan was talking about selling and using heroin.

A number of witnesses are testifying in the murder trial of three Columbus men.

Thursday, May 5 marks International Firefighter Day – a day to honor firefighters who dedicate their lives to save people – or animals in the midst of a fire.

A few fortunate students of Sherwood Elementary School were afforded the chance the visit Arlington Cemetery in Washington, DC.  

Auburn police are investigating an incident that happened Wednesday around 9:20 p.m. 

A Jeep suddenly accelerated through the building, hitting a dozen people before crashing into a cinder block wall.

You might say the odds were stacked against him, he didn’t grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth yet Columbus native Dr. Kevin Rome managed to rise above a poverty-stricken life to a level of

"Mirena fail!" That is how newborn Dexter Tyler was introduced to the world on Facebook.