Category Archives: Local News

Defense attorneys in a Columbus murder trial revealed errors in the police investigation of a 2013 homicide in court on Tuesday, March 8. Four men are facing multiple charges including murder for the death of 24-year-old David Scott. 

 Police may be involved in a high-speed chase in Opelika.  The high-speed chase is happening near Tiger Town in Opelika.  Details are limited at 

Some of the area’s best high school players will be on the same court this Friday. Monday night, the rosters for the Georgia-Alabama All-Star Game were announced. It will feature players like Central’s Tre Todd, Lanett’s Tavaris

In light of the Flint water crisis, News Leader 9 wanted to know the soundness of Columbus’ drinking water system.

Healthy family fun was the name of the game at the Get Fit, Be Strong event on Saturday, March 5. Military mom Sarah Beasley spoke at the event held at Fort Benning’s Blue field. Beasley was featured

West Magnolia Street and Wright Street will be closed starting Monday, March 14 until Friday, March 18. The closure is due to the replacement of the underground storm drain pipe between Thomas Street and Toomer Street. 

The Columbus Lions took the field tonight at the Columbus Civic Center – only in a different way. The team hosted its Women’s 101 Clinic on Monday night. 

A burning sensation in the mouth that just won’t go away, no matter what someone tries. Sufferers are searching for help and doctors are looking for answers. We have more details on this unusual condition called burning

Want to watch something amazing? Mother Nature will have some folks looking up to the skies Tuesday evening for a solar eclipse.

The Opelika Police Department is searching for the suspects involved in eight theft incidents throughout the city. The unlawful breaking and entering along with vehicle and theft incidents happened between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Monday,