Category Archives: Local News

The convenience of parking in front of the United States Post Office and Courthouse in Uptown Columbus is about to become a thing of the past. A consultant for the Federal Marshal’s office sent an email to

A three-day panel discussion is underway on Fort Benning at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, or WHINSEC, aimed at coordinating resources to better deal with natural disasters.  It was for military personnel from several Latin American

If you’ve been to the city services center in Columbus recently you may have noticed you are no longer required to go through the medal detectors or place your personal belongings through the security scanning equipment in

The 34th annual Lee County Special Olympics Track and Field events were held Wednesday, April 13 at Smiths Station High School. Hundreds of athletes, their families, friends and fans packed the Track and Field event. News Leader 9

The Smiths Station Fire & Rescue Department of Smiths Station, AL is proud to announce the completion of their sixth fire station. Located at 50 Lee Road 315 near the intersection of Lee Road 315 and Lee

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is proud to announce that Helen Johnson will be awarded the area’s first Girl Scout Leadership Award. The dinner in her honor will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at

Rapper 50 Cent is in Montgomery Wednesday where he’s promoting his new line of alcohol at an area branch of the ABC Liquor stores. 

Fort Benning is hosting its 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Friday, April 15. This competition gives 100 ranger-qualified soldiers ranging from specialist to captain. While the competition is open to all the services, this year’s competitors

The current Los Angeles Rams running back has a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court following his March 2016 arrest. 

Several media are reporting that Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera has been arrested on a domestic violence allegation.