Category Archives: Local News

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy who was killed during a pedestrian stop in Harvey on Wednesday was shot three times in the back, according to the parish coroner. 

Neighbors say they’re stunned Michael Thedford faces a manslaughter charge after being accused of leaving his six month old daughter in their van for four hours.

A Region 8 mother is sending a message to all parents after her family went through an incident she says no mother should never have to go through.

Police have arrested a teen in a murder outside IHOP on Sycamore View.

A judge from Macon, GA overseeing the ongoing legal dispute between the City of Columbus and Muscogee County Sheriff John Darr has issued a ruling in the case. The decision comes two years after Darr filed the lawsuit

Caesar Goodson, 46, is the Baltimore police officer facing the most serious charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of Freddie Gray.

The newly relocated Walmart Supercenter held its grand opening on Wednesday. The store is located on Victory Drive across the street from the O’Reilly Auto Parts. It re-opened Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. 

A Columbus radio legend was celebrated Wednesday afternoon during the services for his home-going celebration. Known by many for his morning show "McGinness in the Morning", Val McGinness passed away June 15 of natural causes at the age of 67.  

Aflac and Girls Inc. have teamed up to create a local summer program just for girls. “Bold Moves” are eight, one-hour sessions focusing on skill-building workshops.  

The last building of the Booker T Washington apartment complex has been demolished. Where there was once nearly 400 units now is flat land and leftover rubble as contractors try to clear the area. The Columbus Housing