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It's time again for the 8th annual Paint Columbus Pink Initiative, which promotes breast cancer awareness. This year's events include an all new foam and obstacle challenge, which will use 50,000 thousand gallons of foam.

Teresa L. White has been named president of Aflac U.S. operations, which includes responsibility for Aflac Group operations in Columbia, S.C. White is the first African American woman to be promoted to this position within Aflac.

Publix and United Way are teaming up to donate school supplies to Columbus and Phenix City area non-profit organizations serving kids in need. Supplies were donated by customers on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Publix located at

TSYS held its “Pretty In Pink Women's Health Expo” on Wednesday morning in Columbus. The goal of the event was to heighten awareness of preventable health problems that are common among women, like breast cancer.

Doctors say those being treated for certain pre-existing conditions are at a higher risk of catching a flesh eating bacteria. News Leader 9's Tyrone McCoy exclusively brought you the story of a Phenix City woman fighting against

It's called “Dirty Sprite,” and teens are making the cocktail at home from ingredients in their parents' medicine cabinet. But the mixture of Sprite, prescription painkillers, and candy can be deadly.

TSYS held its “Pretty In Pink Women's Health Expo” on Wednesday morning in Columbus. The goal of the event was to heighten awareness of preventable health problems that are common among women, like breast cancer.

A local expert says doing a monthly breast self-exam and annual exam with a physician plays an important role in catching cancer and saving your life.

Muscogee County teachers and administrators are learning a new way to teach students. The program called Comprehension Instructional Sequence Module or CISM is intended to help students prepare for the new Georgia Milestones Test.

John A. Blankenship, 50, from Auburn, was arrested on a felony warrant Tuesday, Sept. 30, charging him with Theft of Property First Degree. On Monday, Sept. 29, a victim reported that an electric gate