Category Archives: Local News

A Fort Valley State student from Columbus died early Wednesday morning in Warner Robins following a rollover car wreck. Police say Gary Earl Johnson Jr., 24, died when his vehicle left the roadway, struck a speed limit sign

Atlanta Motor Speedway will open its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from Hurricane Matthew.   

The video, reportedly taken by a student at Greenville High School, shows a teacher reportedly dragging a special needs student by the hair across the gym floor. 

The Columbus Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is asking the public’s help locating a missing man.  Emmanuel Queen, 19, stands 6’1” tall and weighs 146 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.  Officials say Queen’s family

The Latest on Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Nicole (all times local):

President Barack Obama is cutting short the sentences of 102 federal inmates as part of his ongoing push to grant clemency during his final months in office.

Baylor University has lifted the lockdown that was issued after a shooting near campus. Waco Police said the man has died.

At least one SEC game has been postponed because of Hurricane Matthew. Everybody stay safe, watch the games played far from danger, and check back here for the news as fast as can get it to you.

According to a flier for the event, the pro-clown "peace walk" is meant to show that "clowns are not psycho killers."

Hurricane Matthew is a powerful category 3 storm packing sustained winds near the center at 120 mph. It is moving through Florida now