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The Muscogee County School District continues to improve its graduation rate as seen with its 4 year cohort rate reaching 76.6 percent, which surpasses the state average of 72.5 percent by 4.1 percentage points.

Asthma is the number one reason kids miss school. Almost one in 11 children in the U.S. struggle with it, but thanks to a new study, researchers say children with chronic asthma may have a chance at

Auburn University students, dressed in full protective gear, enter the staged hospital room of 9-year-old chronically ill Jason. It is all a part of simulation hosted by the College of Nursing teaching students how to treat patients with

If you are drinking on Halloween and need to get home, AAA is offering its free Tow-To-Go service to anyone in Georgia who needs a ride. 

The Muscogee County School District continues to improve its graduation rate as seen with its 4 year cohort rate reaching 76.6 percent, which surpasses the state average of 72.5 percent by 4.1 percentage points.

On Oct. 11, the Columbus Police Department Robbery/Assault unit was contacted by the Cherokee County Georgia District Attorney’s office in reference to a missing juvenile from their jurisdiction.

An economic plan bringing money and new jobs to the city of Columbus was a hot topic for local business leaders and city officials at the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Luncheon.

Muscogee County Sheriff John Darr has a message for sex offenders in the area – you are especially not welcome on the streets of Columbus on Halloween night.

Georgia voters, listen up! In next week’s election you could be voting for changes in income taxes, reckless driving and on-campus housing facilities. News Leader Nine’s Tyrone McCoy breaks down the proposed new legislation.

Georgia voters, listen up! In next week’s election you could be voting for changes in income taxes, reckless driving and on-campus housing facilities. News Leader Nine’s Tyrone McCoy breaks down the proposed new legislation.