Category Archives: Local News

Several parts of Georgia were in the path of Monday’s strong storms. Residents in Troutman, a small community right outside of Lumpkin, weren’t spared as they woke up to a yard full of damage.   

An ArkLaTex grandma was not about to let an armed intruder take her alive. The 74-year-old was just about to watch KSLA News 12 when someone wearing gloves and a mask broke into her home. "And when I started to get

A California man has pleaded guilty to a sexual assault on Fort Benning last September.  Alberto F. Islas, 59, from Los Angeles entered a guilty plea to assault with intent to commit aggravated sexual abuse on Tuesday,

An Arkansas mother faces charges when she was found “shooting up” 24 hours after she gave birth to her baby girl who tested positive for heroin.

Lee County Judge Jacob Walker has issued a warrant to hold Harvey Updyke in contempt of court for not appearing for a restitution hearing Tuesday.

The Macon County, AL Veteran Affairs Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Earl James Zook is a 72-year-old white male, with blue eyes, grey hair, and suffers from dementia. 

Columbus Public Works employees spent Tuesday surveying areas that flooded during Monday’s severe weather, checking drains and pipes for any blockages. With the flash flooding also came saturated soil, which could cause post-storm dangers. 

Police said that the victim was shot while in a vehicle on Finchley Drive and was driven to the gas station in an attempt to get help. Police said he had been visiting with family.

Family and friends of a sick Phenix City boy whose wish was granted to meet his favorite football player Cam Newton is raising money for his medication.

A Columbus woman has been arrested on child cruelty charges. Tameka Green, 36, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 2:30 p.m.