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By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer Ralph Branca, the Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who gave up the famed “Shot Heard 'Round the World” that still echoes six decades later as one of the most famous home runs…

This Thanksgiving an East Prairie man is counting his blessings. He finally got a chance to meet and thank the woman who saved his life more than four decades ago.

A woman and a child are recovering after they were rescued from an SUV that was found upside down submerged in a water-filled ditch Wednesday morning. It happened around 7:45 a.m. in the 9400 block of Stevens

The injured children were so young that many couldn't spell their names. Some couldn't remember their birthdays or their parents' names – just “Momma” when asked.

Several reports say Governor Nikki Haley has been picked by President-Elect Donald Trump to become his U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

In the aftermath of the Woodcliff Apartments fire that left at least 15 families without a home, organizations in Columbus are banding together to help them as they try to find stability.

First African Baptist Church is one of several Columbus churches helping people in need this holiday season.  On Tuesday, the church held their annual community Thanksgiving dinner.  

With Thanksgiving just two days away, local organizations are giving back to the community in a big way. On Tuesday night, the Lambda Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated held their annual Thanksgiving Giveaway. 

Some of the most popular national chain stores have huge events planned in stores and online (and some are already underway). Times may vary by location.