Category Archives: Local News

The Russell County Child Advocacy Center was awarded two grants from Governor Robert Bentley.The two grants totaled $46,958 and were given to the center to help young victims recover from physical and sexual abuse.

In a recent Gallup Poll, President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have been named the most admired people in the world.

You may never leave your dog alone again after watching this. A dog owner attaches a camera to his dog to see what he does all day. The result is adorably sad.

Chrysler Group is recalling nearly 67,000 trucks with manual transmissions to fix clutch ignition interlock switches.

A reminder to those looking to dispose of that live Christmas tree, now that the holidays are over. Keep Columbus Beautiful says there are now four sites in Columbus to do so.

In light, of the officer involved shootings happening around the country and the negative attention being shined on law enforcement, both men say events like these are making them more aware and vigilant everyday on the job.

The 2014 year is coming to a close and News Leader 9 talked to a familiar face about the “Boom Booms” you’ll be hearing soon.

Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard faces multiple felony ethics charges and has pleaded not guilty.

A Texas A&M student assistant coach who struck two opposing players in the first half of Monday’s Liberty Bowl game didn’t return to the Aggies’ sideline in the second half. 

AAA will provide safe ride alternatives for those who want to ring in the New Year without driving impaired.