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The Columbus City Council released a statement today, November 18, reacting to lawsuits filed against them by four elected officials over their budgets.

The Columbus City Council released a statement today, November 18, reacting to lawsuits filed against them by four elected officials over their budgets.

Victims involved in Columbus’ biggest tax raid are speaking out. Tax Time on Macon Road was raided Monday morning which landed owners Ken and Lakeisha Degourville behind bars. News Leader Nine’s Tyrone McCoy has the exclusive story

A police chase in east Alabama today, November 18, ended with one suspect dead and another behind bars.

A police chase in east Alabama today, November 18, ended with one suspect dead and another behind bars.

The Muscogee County School District is collecting clothes for the Sara Spano PTA Clothing Bank. Director of Communications Valerie Fuller is decorating a Christmas tree at the Public Education Center on Macon Road using the donated clothes. 

WTVM – Inmate John Todd Pike escaped from jail on Nov. 3 2014 and was recaptured Wednesday afternoon around 12:55 p.m. in Opelika, AL.

Columbus State University police are upgrading their officer-worn camera equipment. While many law enforcement officers usually have their cameras inside their patrol vehicles, CSU police are investing in body cameras for their officers to wear and work. 

The Muscogee County School District is collecting clothes for the Sara Spano PTA Clothing Bank. Director of Communications Valerie Fuller is decorating a Christmas tree at the Public Education Center on Macon Road using the donated clothes. 

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced Wednesday, Nov. 19 that the Columbus Housing Authority will receive $837,119 in housing voucher grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist with the Booker