Category Archives: Local News

Businessman and community leader James McMullen passed away Sunday, July 26 at 75 years old. McMullen, a Columbus native, was diagnosed with an uncommon form of skin cancer in 2012 called metastatic melanoma. His wife Cecille tells us although he was only given

Nationwide concerns about gun access to those with a history of mental illness or violent outbursts hit close to home, as officials discuss the local connection of the alleged LA movie theater shooter.

The American Diabetes Association is encouraging people to bicycle in its Tour de Cure, 90 of which challenges occur around America each year.

 In an announcement made on Monday, the RiverCenter for Performing Arts has named Norman S. Easterbook as the new executive director. Easterbrook will join the RiverCenter in September after an intense, nationwide search. 

PAWS Humane is launching a new campaign to help one of their canine residents find a forever home. Kevin is a 3-year-old hound mix and is described by the shelter as “goofy” with “bounds of energy and a

An unknown couple helped save a bird from a mess by the river on Sunday – briefly making them the bird's hero. 

Inmate Shawn Doby, a 23-year-old black male, was last seen by the Riverdale Cemetery Detail Officer at approximately 10:20 a.m. Monday morning.

A suspect has been detained in connection with multiple arsons in Meriwether County.

The Columbus Police Department needs help identifying two suspects in connection to a July 23 robbery of a home.

A fire early Monday has left an 140-year-old church a total loss. Auburn firefighters and surrounding agencies are at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Lee County along Lee Road 10 near Bee Hive Road.