Category Archives: Local News

A recovering addict sheds light on the struggles many face overcoming opioids abuse, finding a support system through rehabilitation in a Columbus program, and staying sober because of a positive work and spiritual environment.

A store in LaGrange was robbed twice in 24 hours last week. The Pure Food Mart on Hamilton Road was first burglarized Wednesday, Nov.8.   

The city of Columbus will deliver gifts to local hospitals that serve persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs during the holiday season. The Mayor’s Christmas Motorcade encourages community participation to donate gifts for patients, many

Here’s your look at News Leader 9’s recaps, top stories, and breaking news that will be talked about Wednesday.

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers issued an emergency demand for O-negative blood donors due to a critical shortage of this type.

The man shot 14 people, killing four, in seven different locations across his rural community, including an elementary school, before he died in a shootout with police.

The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding two missing teenage boys. According to police, 17-year-old Corey Shelp and 16-year old Joshua Reynolds went missing November 1, almost two weeks ago.

Tuesday night, Lt. Governor candidate and State Representative Geoff Duncan came to Columbus and spoke about his candidacy at an event sponsored by the Columbus/Muscogee County Republican Party.

The opioid epidemic is taking much of the country by storm including Georgia and Alabama. Tuesday, the Lee County District Attorney announced a new plan to combat rampant overdoses.

Two men arrested in a multi-agency sting appeared before a judge, pleading not guilty to charges of child exploitation in Columbus Recorder’s Court.