Category Archives: Local News

Officials are on the scene of a multiple-car accident on I-185 NB between Exits 8 and 10. We’re told by officials that an ambulance has been sent out, but no injuries have been reported yet. 

Two eye witnesses have taken the stand in the murder retrial of Ulysses Wiggins, the Columbus man convicted of killing Catherine Walker eight years ago. 

A North Myrtle Beach man was arrested late Tuesday night on allegations he left his girlfriend unconscious for several hours while naked and lying in a pile of her own fecal matter.

Midtown Medical Center held its first annual public safety luncheon on Wednesday. The event was established to have a better connection between the medical community and public safety workers in the area.  

After a two-year battle with cancer, Ron Anderson passed away Wednesday morning with his family by his side.

It’s a special honor for a man who’s contributed much to his community, a man we’re proud to say is a longtime employee here at News Leader 9.  Robert "Eddie" Bland now has a bridge in Lee

Gov. John Bel Edwards is holding a news conference at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to announce the plans for more long-term housing following the historic flooding across south Louisiana. 

Evans is charged in a two count indictment with conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and bribery. According to the indictment, beginning in 2012 and continuing until 2014, Evans gave Epps bribes and kickbacks in exchange

It’s the weekend, and that means it’s time for some high school football!  

A traffic stop at an Opelika gas station led to a narcotics investigation on Tuesday afternoon.