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The training exercise simulated a real-life emergency situation and taught them how to cut a victim out of a car, how to handle a victim during rescue, and most importantly, how to adjust to a changing environment.

When it comes to graduation rates, Hispanics fall in line with some of the lowest numbers in the country. A local program is looking to turn that around and help move more into high quality jobs. The

AUBURN, AL (WTVM) – On Friday, June 26 the Auburn Police Division arrested Eric Williams, 24, on felony warrant charging him with burglary in the second-degree.The arrest is the result of an investigation of a burglary that

The Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide of Kenneth Michael Spice. He was last seen at Wal-Mart on Bullsboro Dr., Newnan, Ga. on Wednesday June 10 around 5 p.m.

Check out the latest statements on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage from Georgia’s political leaders and more social media reaction. 

AUBURN, AL (WTVM) – On Thursday, June 25, the Auburn Police Division arrested two 17-year-old male juveniles from Auburn on felony warrants.Both males were charged with two counts of robbery in the first-degree.Around 11 p.m. the Auburn

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – The brother of a recently convicted murderer was arrested earlier this week in crimes related to a violent crime spree.Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the United States Marshal’s Service and Georgia

Lung cancer is the top cancer killer of both men and women in the United States and 158,000 Americans are expected to die from it, this year alone. Now, a new drug that retrains the immune system

From the WTVM News Leader 9 news desk, here are the three stories you need to know for Friday, June 26. 

A Columbus police officer is taken to the hospital after a hit-and-run, Friday.