Category Archives: Local News

Get your golf clubs ready for the 38th Annual Purple and Gold Golf Tournament sponsored by the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

French authorities are investigating the death of a fitness blogger reportedly hit by an exploding whipped cream canister that was withdrawn from the market in 2013, officials and the company that makes the product said Thursday.

There have been several reports of SunTrust Bank sending out text messages to receive information, but News Leader 9 has confirmed the message is a scam. 

Two armed robberies were reported at Circle K gas stations on Macon Road early Thursday morning. 

Columbus police responded to a reported armed robbery a Waffle House located on Victory Dr. 

One person has died following an accident in the southern part of Russell County.

A killer is still on the loose and Columbus police need your help bringing this person to justice. On April 11, a gunman shot and killed Jason Boykin. 

Opelika police are looking for two Walmart fraud suspects.

An employee of the Public Works Department is speaking out about over dissatisfaction over recent monetary issues and disagreements.

The future now looking a little brighter for pro hockey in Columbus. Wednesday, the potential new owner for the area’s minor-league hockey team making his first public statements to the media.