Category Archives: Local News

A Phenix City mother is fighting for her life against a flesh eating bacteria called necrotizing fasciitis. Four surgeries later, doctors battle to save her life and limbs. News Leader 9's Tyrone McCoy has that exclusive story

An early morning fire has forced several residents in Columbus out of their homes. The fire broke shortly before 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at an apartment building located on the 500 block of 22nd Street in

A new charity catering to the needs of the homeless population in Columbus is asking for donors and volunteers to help make a difference. A Columbus couple started Caring with Helping Hands on May 18, 2014. The

New details on two women found dead inside an apartment on Columbus' south side. Police tell News Leader 9 they are investigating the bizarre incident but are not calling the deaths homicides. News Leader

The annual sign-up for holiday food assistance and for Christmas toys has begun at Valley Rescue Mission.  The Mission Chapel at the corner of 2nd Avenue and 29th Street will be open Monday through Friday

Authorities collected unwanted and expired drugs as a part of the National Drug Take Back Initiative over the weekend. If you missed Saturday's event, no worries! Muscogee County Sheriff John Darr says he wants to remind people

We're just five weeks away from the November elections, and candidate hopefuls are reaching out to their constituents. State school superintendent candidates Valarie Wilson and candidate for Governor,

The capital murder trial against Desmonte Leonard began Friday with opening statements.  Leonard is accused of killing three people and wounding three others at a party in Auburn in 2012.  However, Leonard

A Phenix City mother is fighting for her life against a flesh eating bacteria called necrotizing fasciitis. Four surgeries later, doctors battle to save her life and limbs. News Leader 9's Tyrone McCoy has that exclusive story

The annual Hope for Autism Walk and Family Day is a fun community event that supports Chattahoochee Valley families affected by autism. The event includes a one-mile family friendly walk, loads of exciting activities (petting zoo, hayride,