Category Archives: Local News

A 15-year-old was arrested for sexual battery in Columbus, according to a police report. 

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is an incredible collection of 26 golf courses that are scattered into just about every corner of the state of Alabama…

The 6th annual Power of the Purse Luncheon was held at St. Luke’s Ministry Center Thursday. The Power of the Purse Luncheon is the biggest event of the year for Women United, an initiative of United Way

The Robbery-Assault Division of the Columbus Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest from multiple thefts by shoplifting and an aggravated assault.

The Muscogee County School District improves for the fifth consecutive year and earns its highest College and Career Ready Performance (CCRPI) score to date, based on 2016-17 data. 

The Columbus Ice Rink has announced the Thanksgiving week public skating schedule. 

Columbus police arrested two men for giving false statements to investigators. 

A jury will begin deliberations Thursday in the case of a Columbus music promoter facing child molestation charges. 

Here’s your look at News Leader 9’s recaps, top stories, and breaking news that will be talked about Thursday.

Columbus unveiled the cities first ever pocket park called "The Grove." This was a combined effort from public private partnership, private funding and assistance from the City of Columbus itself.