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Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, will deliver a speech at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics Forum at 11:30 a.m. EST.  His speech is reportedly going to be a blistering attack against GOP

Police say it’s happening around the world and even in Columbus. Sex trafficking is a $32 billion industry; in fact, some call it an epidemic.The UN Office of Drugs and Crime also says it’s even bigger than Google and

Thieves have killed four people while trying to steal hair weaves and products, and now many Memphians say demonic spirits could be to blame.

In Russell County, Incumbent District Judge Buster Landreau was defeated by newcomer Zack Collins for Place 1 in Tuesday night’s election. This is the only race in Russell County where the incumbent did not win. 

A national competition in the Fountain City is making a splash in more ways than one. College teams from around the country are competing for a national swimming and diving championship at the Columbus Aquatic Center all

A special delivery on Leap Day this week had one local family "leaping" for joy. Local mom Samantha Paulino got a double dose of joy when she delivered twin boys on the rare February 29. 

Fort Benning is gearing up for its annual emergency relief campaign, geared toward helping soldiers in desperate financial straits. Back in the 1930’s and 40’s the fund got a huge boost from the man they called "Old

A longtime Columbus businessman is dedicated to helping at-risk youth. Standing on the steps of what will soon be the Martin Luther King Outdoor Learning Trail at Coolidge and MLK Boulevard, students chanted the very sentiments of

More than 31,000 people in Columbus came out vote yesterday on Super Tuesday, that number up from the nearly 12,000 voters who cast ballots in the 2012 presidential primaries.   

The Phenix City Police Department arrested two people after a high-speed chase that ended with the driver attempting to run over an officer.