Category Archives: Local News

There have been several reports of SunTrust Bank sending out text messages to receive information, but News Leader 9 has confirmed the message is a scam. 

Two armed robberies were reported at Circle K gas stations on Macon Road early Thursday morning. 

Columbus police responded to a reported armed robbery a Waffle House located on Victory Dr. 

One person has died following an accident in the southern part of Russell County.

A killer is still on the loose and Columbus police need your help bringing this person to justice. On April 11, a gunman shot and killed Jason Boykin. 

Opelika police are looking for two Walmart fraud suspects.

An employee of the Public Works Department is speaking out about over dissatisfaction over recent monetary issues and disagreements.

The future now looking a little brighter for pro hockey in Columbus. Wednesday, the potential new owner for the area’s minor-league hockey team making his first public statements to the media.

Creating a better state for business was on the agenda for members of the local and statewide chamber of commerce Wednesday.

A sleepy Arizona town was shaken into a state of fear after two little girls vanished only to be found murdered. Their killer, The Phantom, taunted police. While the case was seemingly closed decades ago, there is