Category Archives: Local News

For life scout Jim Quinn, reaching his goal of one day becoming an Eagle Scout has been a dream he’s had for years. But something even closer to Quinn’s heart? Serving the community every single day. 

Many men and women known as Freedom Riders fought for civil rights by riding buses into the South.  In honor of Black History Month, the Auburn Alumni Association hosted two Freedom Riders at Auburn University. 

Your odds of winning? An estimated one in 292 million. 

Christina Knaack said when she posted a message on her Facebook to share with her family and friends, she never expected what would happen next.

A decade-long issue over neighborhood parking near Columbus High may soon be resolved. The Muscogee County School District will move forward with plans to add more parking spaces for students, and some peace of mind for neighbors

An anonymous tip led authorities to a suspected dog fighting ring in Troup County. Now, officials are searching for 31-year-old Travis Cameron, the man they believe to be behind the illegal operation. 

St. Francis Hospital is getting ready for the One Heart, Be Smart Health Fair this weekend. Dr. Raquel Bennett-Gittens from Saint Francis stopped by our studios on Wednesday to tell us more about the event. 

A protest outside a lecture in downtown Charleston got a bit tense today when a protester jumped a barricade and attempted to snatch a Confederate flag away from a man. 

On Wednesday, schools in Macon County hosted an open house to highlight the training going on at its career tech center. 

Brian Blackmon is officially resigning as head football coach and athletic director at Opelika High School. After 21 years as a football coach at Opelika and 8 years as head football coach, Blackmon is moving to the next