Category Archives: Local News

The Columbus Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. 

The House of Heroes-Chattahoochee Valley Chapter along with volunteers from Carmax of Columbus provided cleaning services Tuesday to the widow of an Army veteran. 

AUBURN, AL (WTVM) – Six candidates have qualified to run for the mayor of Auburn. 

The Columbus Police Department is on the scene possible armed robbery at a Chick-fil-A restaurant Tuesday evening. 

Authorities say they have detained a suspect in the death of Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts, and he is being held on a federal immigration detainer.

The Troup County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects in a home burglary. 

A second suspect has been charged in a fatal shooting that happened at a Pizza Hut in Columbus.   

As Country’s Midnight Run is approaching, they continue to help out the community.  Country’s BBQ and West Georgia Eye Care are helping sponsor a shoe donation for a local Beep Ball Team.  

On Monday, Aug. 20 At approximately 10:30, a Timothy Christmas was reported missing by his roommate.  

Doctor Daniel Gwan-Nulla with Piedmont Columbus Regional talked with News Leader 9 about the importance of lung cancer screenings. He says that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.