Category Archives: Local News

Columbus Regional Health is helping parents take the time to teach their kids about staying safe at all times with Safe Kids Day. 

Frank McLemore, the man killed in the Phenix City crash, will be laid to rest today. 

Nippon Yusen K.K., the Japanese shipping company that operates the container ship that collided with a U.S. Navy destroyer, says its 20-member crew all safe.

Annie Swan was named 2017 Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen during the final night of competition at the 73rd annual Miss Georgia Pageant.

Shakurra Payne is in the Hamilton County Jail after being accused of beating a Kentucky woman. Court records show she hit the victim 40 times in the face.

Columbus Fire and EMS, Columbus Police, and Phenix City police responded to a call at the Chattahoochee River where Phenix City Park Security confirmed a man was stuck on the rocks near Rock Island.

The man accused of stealing an SUV and leading Columbus police on a deadly chase into Phenix City appeared before a judge today and his mother is speaking out. 

In Columbus, family, friends, and soldiers are paying their final respects to Command Sergeant Major, Retired Frank Charles Plass. A distinguished military man, active for over 33 years, serving on Fort Benning, a combat infantryman in three

Current Miss Georgia, Patricia Ford stopped by News Leader 9 on Friday to talk about the new winner’s responsibilities, prizes, and her reign coming to an end.

Father’s Day is approaching on Sunday, June 18. This is a day to honor our fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives.