Category Archives: Local News

A Columbus man faces kidnapping and aggravated assault charges after a brief police chase on Monday night.

A wildfire occurred Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Ruth Range in the north central area of Fort Benning. The wildfire is completely contained, but will continue to put smoke into the atmosphere throughout Tuesday and on Wednesday.  

A tractor trailer is currently on fire on U.S. Hwy. 280 West in Lee County close to AL 147.  

The Toys for Tots program is now accepting donations of new, unused toys for Christmas for needy children from now until Dec. 21. Thirty-five collection bends are located at various businesses in Columbus.

The Columbus Police Officer who was shot during a standoff 11 days ago is now back at work.  Officer Josh McQuien was shot in the shoulder during a five-hour standoff at a Hilton Avenue home on Friday,

People often say the news is depressing and there’s never anything positive being reported. Well, we’d have to disagree. Take a look at these feel-good stories from earlier this week.

Baby Daniella was born in the fire lane in Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s parking lot. Seven months later, the surprises keep coming. The hospital sent her mom a bill for $7,000 – the delivery room fee.

The giant panda, Lun Lun at Zoo Atlanta, is once again the mother of twin girls.

One lucky Columbus homeowner gets a home makeover thanks to volunteers from the House of Heroes and Home Depot. 

A Columbus man accused of stabbing another man is expected in court for the first time.