Category Archives: Local News

Research shows parental involvement creates a big impact on student achievement in the classroom. According to the Academic Development Institute, parents who become involved in their child’s education tend to show good parenting skills and volunteer at

While many people are focused on Ebola, there’s a common viral infection that is on the rise for infants and young children under the age of five. Parents often mistake the disease as the flu. A pediatrician from

Georgia Bikes, the statewide bicycle advocacy organization, is partnering with Bicycle Columbus and the City of Columbus to host the 2014 Georgia Bike Summit, October 24-26 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.With its theme of “Complete

Russell County residents and commissioners are up in arms over AT&T U-Verse internet and cable. Residents say they want options, and commissioners have yet to take any action. 

Circles in Columbus will host Poverty Awareness Week from Thursday, Oct. 16 – 23 to raise awareness for issues related to low-income families in the community. Throughout the week, community members will have an opportunity to participate

Tailgate parties are usually at stadiums or in homes on weekends, but a local church got in on the action tonight, October 15.Solid Rock church in Midland hosted a tailgate night, which included sumo wrestling between fans

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is the unexpected deaths of babies younger than one-years-old whose deaths are not immediately obvious prior to investigation. 

Going to college can be the first taste of freedom for some teens that are ready to test their boundaries. Underage drinking is usually a part of the experience, but one that officials say is not worth

They’re bringing attention to a subject that may lead to serious consequences when ignored.”We’ve had eight homicides in Columbus this past year alone that have been related to family violence.”About 100 people marched from Country’s Barbecue on

A Columbus man says he was just trying to save his friend’s life when he was shot in the chest. Now he’s speaking out about what happened.