Category Archives: Local News

Officers put the 11-year-old in cuffs, patted her down and put her in the back of a cop car as her mother pleaded with police not to take her daughter.

The trial for a Columbus man accused of a fatal hit-and-run that killed a Kendrick High student has been moved to 2018. 

A local children’s orchestra hosted a Christmas concert at the Open Door Community House. 

Several students competed in Richards Middle School’s spelling bee Monday. A total of 31 students strived to be the winner. News Leader 9’s Jason Dennis was the announcer of the words. 

Things are heating up among jury members in the trial for a man accused of killing an Auburn University football player. 

A bouncer at Lachey’s Bar came to the aid of his co-worker when she was shot in the face outside the OTR restaurant. But while the Good Samaritan helped the shooting victim, someone jumped in his car

Columbus police arrested a third suspect in the murder of an 18-year-old who was shot at Ballard Way Apartments. 

Books written by Vince Dooley, former University of Georgia football coach, will be available for purchase and autograph during book signings at the Callaway Discovery Center. 

Davis Broadcasting Inc. is gearing up for its annual Needy Children’s Christmas Party. The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Columbus Civic Center. 

We are learning new details about a double murder at the Efficiency Lodge in Columbus.