Category Archives: Local News

The Cherokee County sheriff said a woman and her son have been arrested and charged with murder after a man’s body was found cut into pieces under a mobile home.

Allegations of sexual misconduct are placing Roy Moore’s candidacy in doubt. Some politicians are suggesting the judge drop out of the race, while others are reminding many about what Alabama state law says. 

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

The West Georgia Veterans’ Council will host a Veterans Day ceremony Saturday, Nov. 11. The service will take place at the Troup County Veterans Memorial adjacent to the Troup County Government Center. 

The Columbus Police Department is seeking the public’s help several missing persons cold cases. 

A man known for several Georgia-based movies was in Columbus Thursday to support military veterans like himself. The House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley chapter held its 2nd annual "Heart of Serving" luncheon at the St. Luke Ministry

The Greater Columbus Fair is calling the Columbus Civic Center it’s home for the next 10 days, complete with rides, food, and fun. But the fair draws a crowd. We’re talking thousands; which means thousands will need

Veterans celebrated Thursday at Columbus Technical College. A special ceremony took place in McCaulley Auditorium.

One local Circle K location offering a chance to give back just for buying gas. The "fueling our schools" fundraiser giving ten cents of every gallon of fuel purchased to Double Churches Middle School.

A woman says she had a sexual encounter with Roy Moore when she was 14 years old, according to The Washington Post. How will these allegations impact Moore’s run for the U.S. Senate?