Category Archives: Local News

Get ready to plant big sloppy kiss… on a pig? Yes, a real live pig. “Peabody the Pig,” as a matter of fact. It’s all part of fundraising efforts at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus to raise money for

Lee County Coroner Bill Harris confirms he is on the scene of a fatal accident near the police station in Opelika, AL.   Officials say one person died at the scene and three more have been airlifted to a

Thousands of people attended the third annual Revival on the River Unity Night at the Phenix City amphitheater Friday.  

Prince’s death has certainly impacted people throughout the Chattahoochee Valley, from fans to artists who were influenced by the late legend, and even local businesses. 

The film that made Prince a household name, Purple Rain, will be shown at two theater chains this weekend, 

Nearly 300 American soldiers killed during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the early  90’s will be honored at the National Infantry Museum this memorial day, but they need your help to make a new display

A local student has been nominated and appointed to attend the U.S. Military Academy. On Sunday, April 17 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson held a congratulatory reception for 32 high school seniors appointed to military service academies and their

A single-vehicle crash at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 21, claimed the life of a Salem woman.  

April is national autism awareness month, and there’s good news in the fight to cope with it.  An encouraging new study shows that children are being identified younger than ever before. And, as a result, critical therapy

Tragedy and Honor, Thursday, April 28 at 11 p.m. CDT on News Leader 9.