Category Archives: Local News

A suspect is wanted in LaGrange for an armed robbery at a Dollar General Store. Police say the suspect may also be responsible for a string of armed robberies in Alabama and Georgia.  

Valley High school is alerting parents and students about a recent scam. 

A suspect has been charged with murder following the shooting death of a man on Hunter Ridge Circle in Columbus. 

Several organizations teamed up in Columbus Thursday for a back to school event for educators.

Under Georgia Act 31, children of military service members who live on Fort Benning are allowed to attend any public school located within the Muscogee County School District.

Curtis Gilbert Collman II, 41, has been charged with neglect that led to the death of a dependent and possession of meth.

Russell County officials are on the scene of an accident on 177 Bradley Road in Fort Mitchell. Crews are working to pull someone out of the vehicle at this time. 

Lanes are back open on U.S. Highway 431 after a hazmat tanker overturned Thursday morning.

The Opelika Police Department is holding a press conference after a body was found in a pond. 

Columbus police are investigating a shooting Thursday morning. The incident happened on Esquiline Road and Douglas Street. News Leader 9 has a crew at the scene. This is a developing story; check back for more updates.