Category Archives: Local News

Frying a turkey can be difficult and dangerous, but we have some things you can do to make sure you do not have a Turkey Day disaster. 

Columbus Police are investigating an overnight armed robbery, and need your help.The armed robbery happened at the Summit gas station on the 5700 block of Buena Vista Rd. around 12:30 Tuesday morning.

A decorated military leader was recognized for his years of service Monday afternoon at the National Infantry Museum. Retired Colonel Ralph Puckett received an entire wall dedicated to his military career in the Ranger Hall of Honor.

Running is something that’s now a part of my life, and a half marathon over the weekend was another adventure involving my newer healthy hobby, hoping to motivate others to do the same.

With this start of the Thanksgiving holiday week, plenty of local groups are stepping up to make sure local families have what they need to have a Happy Thanksgiving.

The so-called ‘street code’ is hamper police efforts in cracking unsolved murders for 2015. The most recent case happened this past weekend when 23-year-old Christopher Twitty was shot and killed during a home invasion.  

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the pest known as the “kissing bug” has made its way to the United States, and has been reported in both Georgia and Alabama.

Travel numbers are up during this holiday week, with nearly 47 million Americans are expected to travel to be with friend and family on Thanksgiving according to AAA.

 According to a lieutenant with the Columbus Police Department, two people were injured during a shooting on Monday night.