Category Archives: Local News

An attorney has announced his candidacy for the judgeship in one East Alabama town. Zack Collins told audiences at a presser Thursday at the Russell County Courthouse about his plans to run for Russell County District Judgeship.

Although this year’s tax deadline is a few weeks behind us, tax fraud continues to affect people in the Valley. 

The Columbus Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of passing fake currency.

All health departments in the West Central Health District will be closed on Friday, May 8 for a staff training day, according to an annoucement released to media on Thursday.

Job seekers still have time to take advantage Goodwill Week. The organization is holding workshops for those looking for employment. 

In the U.S., 30 million people go hungry each day, and our local letter carriers are working to feed those in need in Columbus with their annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive. Watch the segment to learn more

The Columbus Police Department have arrested a man in connection with the robbery of a local bar and restaurant and several additional crimes.

A woman has been charged after threatening two Muscogee County Sheriff deputies.

The Columbus chapter of the NAACP is expected to hold a press conference calling for the termination and arrests of a current and former Muscogee County Sheriff’s deputy.

Girls Inc. is hosting their second annual Strong, Smart and Bold luncheon on Thursday.