Category Archives: Local News

The family of a Phenix City man who was hit by two cars while riding his bike in April and died two weeks later spoke with News Leader 9 on Monday about the Russell County district attorney's decision to

City leaders gathered in Columbus on Monday night to address inequality concerns within the Fountain City community. The Columbus chapter of NAACP hosted its monthly Moral Monday forum, which focused on racism and crime prevention. 

The actress who created a brand that's turned her into a business mogul insists nothing is wrong with her sunscreen.

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:

A Phenix City man has been arrested after false reporting to the police. On August 3 at approximately 10:10 a.m., Edward Bell reported an alleged armed robbery to one of his family members that had occurred in the parking

Two men are set to face a judge Tuesday for the murder of a local homeless man, William "Billy" Edwards. People who live in make-shift homes in abandoned building around town said of all the things they fear, some major

The city of Columbus has garnered an unflattering honor, according to a recent study. According to numbers from the CDC, Columbus ranks as the most sexually diseased city in the state of Georgia and 40th nationally.

The man Memphis Police Department believes to be responsible for the shooting death of MPD Officer Sean Bolton is in custody.

The company says they hope the Beanie Baby will “raise awareness for animal conservation.”

The inflatable character was 30 to 40 feet tall and caused damage to at least one car before it was deflated and taken away.