Category Archives: Local News

Muscogee County Sheriff John Darr has a message for sex offenders in the area – you are especially not welcome on the streets of Columbus on Halloween night.

Georgia voters, listen up! In next week’s election you could be voting for changes in income taxes, reckless driving and on-campus housing facilities. News Leader Nine’s Tyrone McCoy breaks down the proposed new legislation.

Most of the time consumers are not responsible for the charges, or only a small amount. But still there are costs to everyone from time and inconvenience to trust in the system. With all the recent breaches

The NFL is coming to Fort Benning in November, according to a Facebook post from Fort Benning on Thursday.

A man charged with engaging in a sexual act with a minor has gone missing and Muscogee County Sheriff Officials need your help locating him. He’s a man on the run, but with your help his days

A man charged with engaging in a sexual act with a minor has gone missing and Muscogee County Sheriff Officials need your help locating him. He’s a man on the run, but with your help his days

On Oct. 11, the Columbus Police Department Robbery/Assault unit was contacted by the Cherokee County Georgia District Attorney’s office in reference to a missing juvenile from their jurisdiction.

An economic plan bringing money and new jobs to the city of Columbus was a hot topic for local business leaders and city officials at the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Luncheon.

The Muscogee County School District continues to improve its graduation rate as seen with its 4 year cohort rate reaching 76.6 percent, which surpasses the state average of 72.5 percent by 4.1 percentage points.

Asthma is the number one reason kids miss school. Almost one in 11 children in the U.S. struggle with it, but thanks to a new study, researchers say children with chronic asthma may have a chance at