Category Archives: Local News

Tuesday, April 26 marks the 150th anniversary of the first Memorial Day. Three years prior to 1868 Memorial Day was on April 26 and it was southern commemoration. Lizzie Rutherford is credited as the person who came

From fatigue to hair loss-,battling cancer can take it’s toll on the inside, and out. However, on Tuesday one Columbus salon gave a local woman battling cancer the chance to feel beautiful again. 

Former “Baywatch” actress Donna D’Errico is returning to her roots in the Fountain City to promote her new faith-based film. The Columbus native, who graduated from Pacelli High School in 1986, stars in the movie “Only God Can,”

Even though there is a lot of concern about children in America eating too much, there are about five-percent of children who don’t eat at all. It’s a feeding disorder that usually comes about if a child

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Goodwill Southern Rivers is joining Goodwills across the U.S. and Canada to celebrate Goodwill Week 2016. This is a week to celebrate the power of work with a blitz of local events, workshops

A police chase that started in Marion County ended in a crash, leaving at least one person in serious condition on Monday, April 25. According to police, they were chasing a green SUV with a male driver

The Centers for Disease Control and prevention is learning more about the Zika virus and its effects on pregnant women.

A Columbus jury has decided the fate of a man charged with shooting and killing his girlfriend in 2014.  Vashon Walker was found guilty of felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of Jessica Osborne on

Monday was a special night for some of the brightest minds in the Fountain City.  Northside High School hosted the "National Signing Day for Scholars," an event honoring scholars from Columbus who intend to pursue academic excellence

Leaders are taking the time to recognize local small businesses all week and the impact they have on the community. This week marks the 2016 Small Business Week in Columbus. The theme was Small Business-Anchors in our