Category Archives: Local News

At a time when civil rights tensions were at their highest, Columbus native Mary Buckner decided she would defy the odds against her and pursue an unprecedented career in law. News leader 9’s Georgia Ellyse went one-on-one with

Georgia Department of Transportation has announced a $1,751,883 award for 20 safety projects in 14 counties in West Central Georgia. Counties receiving awards include Bibb, Henry, Houston, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Muscogee, Peach, Pulaski, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Taylor and

Florence "Flo" Matheson is running for the 6th Congressional District seat that is currently occupied by U.S. Rep. Diane Black, R-TN.

The Miss Georgia Pageant will celebrate 72 years on June 14–18, in the Bill Heard Theatre of the RiverCenter of Performing Arts in historic Uptown Columbus. Ninety women from across the state will compete for academic scholarship and the titles of

A proposal to cut the number of children receiving free and reduced school lunches passes its first hurdle in the nation’s capitol. Thousands of children would be affected by this bill pushed through a House committee by

He was the top of his class at Amite High, but was stunned to learn at graduation last night, he wouldn’t be able to take the stage. 

Muscogee County sheriff candidate Mark LaJoye won his appeal after he was disqualified to run for office, according to Mark Shellnut. 

A Columbus teen is going above and beyond to encourage his class mates and other young voters to get to the polls, as early voting is in full swing for a slew of Muscogee positions like Sheriff

The Phenix City Board of Education has announced their schedule for their summer feeding program. Breakfast and lunch will be available each Monday through Friday at all Phenix City parks and rec sites, housing authority sites, South

A poll conducted by Gallup has ranked four Alabama cities in the top 30 most dangerous cities in America.