Category Archives: Local News

Before it unraveled, a plan to use Duke University's chapel tower in a call to prayer for the school's Muslim community was meant to promote religious unity and pluralism.

The “We Dream Teen” task force is looking to renovate their opportunity center for teens. The group is a safe, accessible alternative to gangs and offers many of the same benefits of gang affiliation.

We can learn a lot from walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. While there may not have been any actual walking Thursday night, a local group of people learned firsthand about living in poverty.

Wendy’s has joined other fast-food giants by removing the soda option from kids’ meals.

A Lee County judge has sentenced a teen to three consecutive life terms in prison for raping and burglarizing an Auburn University student. This week, 16-year-old Kentavious Wilson pleaded guilty to breaking into an Auburn University student’s

Today marks Brittany Dionne’s last day at WTVM News Leader 9.Take a look at the highlights of her career.

At approximately 9:50 p.m. on Jan. 14, a 2015 Kia Optima was traveling east on State Route 315. A trooper attempted a traffic stop on the Optima for a more over violation.The driver did not stop and

A school in Valley, Ala. is receiving global attention after deciding to undergo active shooter training that could involve throwing cans.  Dr. Kelli Hodge, Superintendent of Chambers County School System, has been getting calls from across the

The police are looking for suspects involved in a burglary. It happened at the 2000 block of 40th St. in Columbus. If you can identify these suspects please contact Sgt. Joe Weatherford in the Burglary and Theft