Category Archives: Local News

Two former Auburn Tiger Transit bus drivers accused of raping an Auburn University student will appear in court on Tuesday. 

An Akron baby has died nearly four months after mom shared her pregnancy photo shoot with 20,000 honeybees.

A West Georgia company provides veterans with their own special day. For the past nine years, Batson-Cook, located in West Point, GA, has brought veterans to visit the National Infantry Museum in Columbus for the last nine years. 

A recovering addict sheds light on the struggles many face overcoming opioids abuse, finding a support system through rehabilitation in a Columbus program, and staying sober because of a positive work and spiritual environment.

A store in LaGrange was robbed twice in 24 hours last week. The Pure Food Mart on Hamilton Road was first burglarized Wednesday, Nov.8.   

The city of Columbus will deliver gifts to local hospitals that serve persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs during the holiday season. The Mayor’s Christmas Motorcade encourages community participation to donate gifts for patients, many

Here’s your look at News Leader 9’s recaps, top stories, and breaking news that will be talked about Wednesday.

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers issued an emergency demand for O-negative blood donors due to a critical shortage of this type.

The man shot 14 people, killing four, in seven different locations across his rural community, including an elementary school, before he died in a shootout with police.

The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding two missing teenage boys. According to police, 17-year-old Corey Shelp and 16-year old Joshua Reynolds went missing November 1, almost two weeks ago.