Category Archives: Local News

Eufaula officials have filed a federal lawsuit aimed at stopping the widening of a highway that goes through the city’s historic district. Mayor Jack Tibbs tells us the city filed the suit Monday, Dec. 8. The project

There was special recognition Monday night for the Muscogee County School Board and some longtime members who won’t be there anymore. The group has been named a “2014 Distinguished Board” by the Georgia School Boards Association.

A Columbus landlord rents the same house twice to two different renters. It wasn’t long after this discovery that the two renters realized they were part of a scam.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Valley, as the Ludy Christmas Spectacular shines bright in North Columbus and competes for $50,000.

The use of body cameras is becoming increasingly popular among law enforcement agencies with public outcry from two recent officer involved deaths. 

While the national debate continues over violence involving police officers, law enforcement in east Alabama meet to discuss the future of serving their communities effectively. Phenix City police joined Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor and city manager

The Children’s Hospital at Midtown Medical Center is spreading some holiday cheer. Some of Santa’s little helpers delivering toys to sick children.Local community members dressed as elves, including city councilman Pop Barnes.

The College Football Playoff Committee has spoken, and it’s back to the future for the world of sports.

Chiefs safety Eric Berry has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and will begin chemotherapy for what doctors called a “very treatable and potentially curable” form of cancer.

The Columbus Ballet’s holiday production of The Nutcracker is gearing up for two big performances next weekend, and if you’re going to be in the audience, be on the lookout for some surprise guests.