Category Archives: Local News

Lee County Judge Jacob Walker has issued a warrant to hold Harvey Updyke in contempt of court for not appearing for a restitution hearing Tuesday.

The Macon County, AL Veteran Affairs Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Earl James Zook is a 72-year-old white male, with blue eyes, grey hair, and suffers from dementia. 

Columbus Public Works employees spent Tuesday surveying areas that flooded during Monday’s severe weather, checking drains and pipes for any blockages. With the flash flooding also came saturated soil, which could cause post-storm dangers. 

Police said that the victim was shot while in a vehicle on Finchley Drive and was driven to the gas station in an attempt to get help. Police said he had been visiting with family.

Family and friends of a sick Phenix City boy whose wish was granted to meet his favorite football player Cam Newton is raising money for his medication.

A Columbus woman has been arrested on child cruelty charges. Tameka Green, 36, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 2:30 p.m. 

The deadly pesticide which killed four Amarillo children was used illegally.

Calvary Christian School is pleased to announce they have chosen a new headmaster after an extensive search. Jim Koan will succeed Dr. Ricky Smith as headmaster. 

A Poplar Bluff woman faces a murder charge in connection to the death of her 87-year-old mother.

Ford Motor Co. is canceling plans to build a new $1.6 billion factory in Mexico, and will invest at least some of the savings in new electric and autonomous vehicles to be built in the U.S.