Category Archives: Local News

Through the generosity of its guests and local franchise owners, including those in the Columbus market, Zaxby’s is donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross to be used for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts. 

As a result of heavy rains Sunday and Monday from Nate, flooding in Lanett caused Highway 29 to close but has since reopened.

Auburn University’s president has chosen a welcome face to join him on the plains as chief of staff. 

Columbus State University invites prospective students, parents, and guests to its Discovery Day Saturday, Oct. 14. T

A group of graduate students and their professor were recognized at an international conference for an app they created. 

A boat manufacturer has relocated from North Carolina to Southwest Georgia and will host a job fair in Americus Tuesday. 

According to the sheriff’s office, her parents said they fed and changed her at 5 a.m. Saturday. They reported her missing at 10 a.m. She was found dead the next day.

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

The school district says requesting the removal of the Confederate flag vanity plates as a condition of maintaining a parking pass doesn’t violate free speech rights.

Harvey Weinstein has been fired from The Weinstein Co., effective immediately, following new information revealed regarding his conduct, the company’s board of directors announced Sunday.