Category Archives: Local News

AUBURN, AL (WTVM) – A mistrial has been declared in the Markale Hart murder trial. Hart is accused of killing an Auburn University football player. This is a developing story; check back for updates.  

A Columbus man was arrested for rape. Shay Dawson, 25, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 7. 

Democrat Doug Jones is going to the U.S. Senate after pulling together an unusual alliance in a Deep South state dominated by Republicans.

Local county officials in Alabama say they saw a much higher voter turnout than expected in this Alabama election. Even some of the less populated counties like Barbour County saw increases. 

Celebrations begin following Democrat Doug Jones’ victory in the Alabama U.S. Senate. Crowds roll toomers in Auburn following Jones win. 

For the past four years, AAA in Columbus has provided gifts to a family who might not have the ideal Christmas. 

 Columbus Hospice hosted a community-wide open house to celebrate the holiday season. The event took place Tuesday afternoon at the Moon Road facility. 

The Columbus City Council held a meeting Tuesday morning to discuss topics to include property tax assessments. 

It seems like harmless social media fun, but for the last several years, the Secret Sister Gift Exchange post has tricked a lot of giving people on Facebook.  But, a reminder: this is a scam.  

An Indiana State Police trooper is recovering from a gunshot wound following a traffic stop of a suspected DUI driver Tuesday night.