Category Archives: Local News

With this start of the Thanksgiving holiday week, plenty of local groups are stepping up to make sure local families have what they need to have a Happy Thanksgiving.

The so-called ‘street code’ is hamper police efforts in cracking unsolved murders for 2015. The most recent case happened this past weekend when 23-year-old Christopher Twitty was shot and killed during a home invasion.  

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the pest known as the “kissing bug” has made its way to the United States, and has been reported in both Georgia and Alabama.

Travel numbers are up during this holiday week, with nearly 47 million Americans are expected to travel to be with friend and family on Thanksgiving according to AAA.

 According to a lieutenant with the Columbus Police Department, two people were injured during a shooting on Monday night.

It’s that time of year again to gear up for Christmas shopping on Black Friday!Different stores will open up at various times on and after Thanksgiving. 

Columbus businessman Chester Jackson will be holding his fourth annual bicycle giveaway next month, and is still looking for donations to fill the needs of community children.

TAYLOR COUNTY, GA (WTVM) – A jury has ruled on a child abuse case for one Georgia woman on Monday. A jury ruled that Diana Franklin is guilty in 28 counts, including aggravated assault, false imprisonment and cruelty

The Auburn Police Department announced that they arrested six people in connection to an illegal gambling ring on Sunday.