Category Archives: Local News

People across the valley are taking a pledge to stay safe on the roads by never drinking and driving. Friday, Sept. 19 was “Global Be Responsible Day” and employees with a local Budweiser distributor are working to

New details about a weekend shooting that killed a Phenix City teen. Police say the body of 17 year old Tyrelle Kynard was found around 11:00 Saturday night. News Leader Nine's Tyrone McCoy spoke with police for

Jury selection is underway for the capital murder trial of Desmonte Leonard, the man accused of murdering three people and injuring three more in a mass shooting in Auburn. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in this

The two suspects believed to be responsible for the shooting on Valley Crest Drive appeared in court the morning of September 22. In a twist, one of the suspects was actually the person shot.

A new alliance takes off, spawning a partnership between the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and the Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens. The Steeplechase Run is now in its thirtieth year of racing, and the event that brings

The 51st annual Shrine Circus went off with a bang over the weekend at the Columbus Civic Center! Families from across the valley enjoyed the show with clowns, acrobat tricks, and exotic animals. All net profits from

The 51st annual Shrine Circus went off with a bang over the weekend at the Columbus Civic Center! Families from across the valley enjoyed the show with clowns, acrobat tricks, and exotic animals. All net profits from

Family and friends visited the bloodstained spot on Sunday, Sept. 21 where 17-year-old Tyrelle Kynard was found shot to death in front of the Phenix City Library the day before.

Columbus police say Benitez Paige stopped at the ATM on North Oakley Drive around 9:40 p.m. Sunday Sept. 21, leaving his 9 and 10-year-olds inside with the car running. When he walked away, a man jumped in

The Atlanta Braves announced Monday morning that executive vice president and general manager Frank Wren has been dismissed.