Category Archives: Local News

While Easter is only two days away, there are several events happening this weekend to celebrate Easter and Good Friday.

Just when you thought people were getting the right idea by banning selfie sticks for smartphones from concerts and museums, someone creates a selfie stick specifically for tablets.

According to Georgia State Patrol there was a double fatality that around 9:30 a.m. on Friday.

Past and future graduates of Georgia high school students who didn’t receive their diplomas may be able to get them now. Governor Nathan Deal signed a new law Thursday by that eliminates the Georgia High School Graduation

The Auburn University family welcomed a renowned author and alum to campus Thursday. New York Times best-selling author and journalist Ace Atkins delivered the Graduate School’s New Horizons Lecture at the Foy Hall Ballroom.

Starting next school year, thousands of Auburn City Schools students could be randomly screened for drugs and alcohol.School officials say the policy would help students, the community and could potentially even save lives.

Keeping thousands of people with special needs safe and at home is becoming a top priority for local authorities in Columbus. Initiatives are rolling in this week with good timing as Thursday, April 2 marks World Autism Awareness Day. 

Columbus Police are investigating three church burglaries that have happened since Sunday. In a few of the cases, items were stolen, while some just showed significant damage from the break-ins.

A local centenarian is celebrating another year of life. Ms. Virginia Jackson celebrated her 104th birthday Thursday. 

Country music star Brad Paisley is headlining this year’s Alpha Psi Rodeo set for April 11 in Lee County. The event raises thousands of dollars for local charities, but it’s also garnered a reputation for dangerous drinking