Category Archives: Local News

A Fort Benning Soldier needs your help as he competes to win season 10 of “Operation Rising Star,” the military’s version of “American Idol.” We talked to him Tuesday via Skype and he tells us he needs

NCAA President Mark Emmert said Tuesday that it was troubling to see the University of Alabama-Birmingham drop its football program, but he believes Olympic sports are more vulnerable to cuts as schools look at athletic…

Helping community heroes plan for the inevitable. that’s what the Russell County Bar Association is doing for first responders in Russell County and Phenix City. News Leader Nine’s Tyrone McCoy has more about the initiative.

Phenix City Police need help looking for a 39-year-old Reginald Short.Short was last seen at his address of 203 12th Ave. in Phenix City, AL on Nov. 5, 2014 wearing a red shirt, black jeans and white

Two men have pleaded guilty to reduced charges after being accused in the July 2013 murder of a Columbus man. Laquinton Robinson and David Morris pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to reduced charges in connection to the death

Rapper Big Boi was on post at Fort Benning on Tuesday to celebrate a family member’s new promotion.

Students ages 55 and older from Columbus and the surrounding areas received a certification as customer service representatives through the Blended Learning Training Program. It offers older workers the chance to gain job skills that are needed

WWE superstars are on Ft. Benning and News Leader 9’s Jenyne Donaldson has been on base as the stars met soldiers and their families.