Category Archives: Local News

The city of Shiloh, Ga. is mourning the loss of its mayor. Jesse Lee Ellison passed away Thursday evening after battling with cancer. He was 67 years old.

It was a day to remember for 19 service men at Fort Benning who officially becameAmerican citizens, right before the grand opening of a new naturalization office on post.The new office could mean a shorter road to

Military members in Georgia are one step closer to advancing their college education at any technical college. Senate Bill 18, backed by Ed Harbison, will allow service members to receive college credit for prior military experience while attending

One local school celebrated black history month Thursday. Students at Russell County Middle School held their annual black history celebration in the school’s gymnasium. Students performed songs, dances, and poetry that honored those who contributed to the

The city of Columbus will soon be under the national spotlight. On Thursday, C-SPAN Network announced it will be producing television segments to showcase the city’s history and literary life. 

A local middle school honored their student leaders today and gave a lunch with soldiers from the 2nd Squadron and 16th Cavalry Regiment.This regiment is partners in education with Blackmon Road Middle School.

Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard sat down with us to discuss his party’s legislative agenda, as well as his legal troubles and how it’s impacting his family. Hubbard was indicted last year on 23 felony ethics

Veterans at Columbus Technical College received a special honor this afternoon. A new veteran affairs student lounge center opened on campus. The room inside the Hartline Building, creates a special lounge, gathering place and resource center for