Category Archives: Local News

How to solve health care challenges was the main topic of a health symposium in Columbus on Thursday, Sept. 18. Business leaders and residents gathered to participate in the “Practical Solutions to Current Healthcare Challenges” seminar at

After residents all over the Columbus area were startled by a loud, explosive sound just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, many in the Chattahoochee Valley were speculating about what had happened.

In recent weeks, some of the biggest stars of the NFL and college football have been permanently or temporarily benched due to domestic violence or vulgar speech. News Leader 9's Brittany Dionne met with local football coaches

Melinda Tolbert says the murder of her cousin Ryeika Ingersoll changed her life drastically two years ago. Ingersoll passed away Sept. 2, 2012 after she was shot multiple times by her husband in front of her four sons.

The Georgia Harley Owner's Group, or HOG, rally kicked off in Columbus bringing thousands of motorcyclists to the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley. News Leader Nine's Tyrone McCoy looks into how cars and bikes can share the

Roderick “Rod” Baptiste is a 59-year-old who was recently diagnosed with (CHF) Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy. His only hope for survival is a heart and kidney transplant. To help with the

If you were a country fan in the 50's, 60's and 70's, you must know Leroy Van Dyke. Now he's getting ready to take people in our area down memory lane with his Country Gold Tour, held

Replacing outdated hardware for the City of Columbus is proving to be a financial challenge. The new computer system is needed to help the city have a fair and equitable taxing system for all properties. The

Atrial Fibrillation—or AFib—affects about 2.7 million Americans.  It's a condition that causes heart palpitations, shortness of breath and dizziness. If untreated, can be life-threatening. Now, doctors

More than 300 residents across the Chattahoochee Valley put on their teal Thursday for gynecologic cancer. The Teal Tailgate is raising awareness for this type of cancer.