Category Archives: Local News

A new policy at Target stores nationwide has become the center of controversy in the Chattahoochee Valley.  According to Target’s website, any guest or employee including transgenders will be allowed to use the bathroom or fitting room that corresponds best with

Strong Towns, a national nonprofit working to strengthen financial stability in cities across the U.S., was in Columbus on Wednesday for two events.  Charles Marohn, president of the organization presented a "Curbside Chat" and a meeting at

A new budget proposal for the city of Columbus is up only about $4,300 from last year, but could mean economic growth down the road says Mayor Teresa Tomlinson. 

One local sports legend continues to do what he can to help the state of Alabama rebuild. This year also marks the 5th annual Bo Bikes Bama ride. The Auburn Football legend held a press conference Wednesday

Columbus police arrested a man for prostitution and obstruction of a police officer near Dawson Street on Wednesday, April 17 around 1 a.m. Jonathan Hill, 22, was arrested in a common area known for prostitution after a driver

Phenix City Mayor Eddie Lowe announces his new plan to update the discharge firearms ordinance. The city of Phenix City currently has an ordinance prohibiting the discharge of firearms.

A baby’s birth is supposed to be a celebration of life, but when that child is suffering from withdrawals from prescription pills, it’s a terrifying visual of harmful drugs.

The Columbus Police Department is continuing to ask for help in identifying the suspect of the 3-car accident that killed a beloved teacher and coach. 

A Phenix City pedestrian has died after being hit by a car. According to police, the man stepped into traffic Tuesday night on the North Bypass at Riverchase Drive, which is also known as U.S. Highway 80.

A Columbus business is working to help the family of the Carver High baseball coach killed in a hit and run car accident last week.  Skippers Seafood on Buena Vista Road is donating 10 percent of its