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Russell County Board of Education appointed a new superintendent Thursday morning in Brenda Coley, who was serving as interim superintendent since May and was unanimously voted-in.

The Cancer Coalition is teaming up with Amerigroup to host the “Picture Perfect” event this weekend.Tanetta Holt stopped by News Leader 9 Morning to talk about the event.The event will be held in the Peachtree Mall center

Columbus fire fighters are on scene at a house fire on the 300 block of 25th Avenue. Crews arrived on scene around 319 a.m. and saw heavy fire and smoke pouring from a duplex style home.

It’s taken a emotional Columbus mother a year and a half to find the courage to talk about the abuse and tragic death of her then 23-month-old daughter.

By BRETT MARTELAP Sports Writer    NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Drew Brees passed for 312 yards, Ben Watson racked up a career-high 127 yards receiving to go with a fourth-down touchdown catch, and the New Orleans Saints handed

The Alexander City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspected burglars who targeted a cell phone store and stole a plethora of items.

Rumors, insults, and threats are just some of the ways peers bully, according to the national Stop Bullying Campaign. As bullying in extreme cases can lead to self harm or even suicide, educators in the valley are

Three hundred golfers hit the links on Thursday to play golf for a good cause. United Way of Chattahoochee Valley hosted the annual tournament at Bull Creek golf course. 

Three hundred golfers hit the links on Thursday to play golf for a good cause. United Way of Chattahoochee Valley hosted the annual tournament at Bull Creek golf course.