Category Archives: Local News

A second chance at a major life milestone is now a reality for dozens of people seeking high school diplomas.

Cowboys and cowgirls are saddling up for this year’s Chambers County Sheriff’s Rodeo for children and adults with special needs. Close to 700 students from Russell, Lee, Randolph and Chambers counties along with a few hundred volunteers

We’re getting our first look inside the integrated Ranger training course at Fort Benning. In the attached video, you can see female recruits training alongside male recruits during the Ranger Course Assessment.

A Columbus man is in jail, facing several charges, including sodomy. The sheriff’s office says 58-year-old Stanley Andrews was picked up on battery charges and obstruction of peace.

Columbus’ mayor and other city leaders are proposing a salary restructure for police officers. The new pay plan was discussed at the budget meeting Tuesday. I

It was at a Wells Fargo Bank in Columbus where a local woman’s finances took a sudden dive. According to police, the victim’s son made a financial transaction at an ATM machine July 1, 2014 and on

In observance of the state holiday Confederate Memorial Day, all health departments in the West Central Health District will be closed on Monday, April 27.

Area businesses and students were honored at the Manufacturing Appreciation Week Celebration Breakfast.

EyeNetra has created a smartphone-based service that allows people to take eye exams in the comfort of their own home. 

Thousands of people are expected to gather on the Chattahoochee this weekend for Revival on the River.Andrew Chalmers joined News Leader 9 to give us more information about this event.