Category Archives: Local News

Opening statements in a murder trial will begin in a Columbus courtroom Tuesday at 9 a.m. Twenty-five-year-old Gary Jones will go on trial nearly two years after being charged with the 2014 shooting death of Robert Bolden. 

Traffic is slightly delayed following an accident at the intersection of Moon and Road and Veterans Parkway. 

A man escaped Auburn police custody twice on the same day, prior to being arrested and charged According to police, an officer saw Jason Still walking on Mitcham Avenue carrying a backpack and a woman’s purse. 

Organizers of a project aimed at saluting fallen veterans during the holiday need thousands of donations ahead of a deadline. The Wreaths Across America project aims to put a holiday wreath on the grave of every fallen

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Georgia’s annual Day of Change takes place Tuesday, Nov. 28.  The Day of Change is an event to raise awareness of the House’s mission and purpose as well as funds. 

Here’s your look at News Leader 9’s recaps, top stories, and breaking news that will be talked about Tuesday.

A family in Lee County were easily able to recognize a man police say is suspected of burglarizing their home. Auburn police arrested 51-year-old Terry France on theft charges last week. 

This past Sunday, November 26, 2017 was a day to remember for Ucambre Williams of Phenix City, Alabama and his family. The Williams family gathered around the television during a watch party at their home to see

Some local dancers are taking their talents to Disney World. The dancers from Performance Dance Centre in Columbus auditioned back in May and were selected to perform their own show at Disney Springs at Disney World.

Auburn Police have arrested a man on attempted sodomy and possession of marijuana.