Category Archives: Local News

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. A first-of-its kind risk assessment clinic is now providing detailed information to healthy adults about their Alzheimer’s risk.

It was an emotional night in Phenix City as family and friends gathered to remember 31-year old Nathan Wombles, a man whose family says was killed while trying to protect his younger brother. Tears flowed from many

Money and possible tax increases was the focus of Monday’s Phenix City Council meeting. They discussed the 2015-2016 general fund budget and decided to hold a town hall meeting to discuss potential increases for residents.

The Auburn Police Department arrested a man on first degree robbery and burglary charges on Sunday, July 26. Police say 20-year-old Joshua Cameron and another unknown individual armed with a handgun forcibly entered a home in the 60

The Pentagon says that the U.S. has now spent more than $3.2 billion on military operations targeting Islamic State militants.That breaks down to more than $9 million a day.

New research suggests that nearly a billion Android phones are capable of being hacked simply by receiving a picture via text. You don't even have to open the message for malware to download.

A fire at a Columbus home overnight caused $30,000 in damages to the structure.  

The mass shooter in the Lafayette movie theater shooting had an extensive criminal record. John “Rusty” Houser was apprehended for theft by taking in October, 1996 in Columbus.  

Businessman and community leader James McMullen passed away Sunday, July 26 at 75 years old. McMullen, a Columbus native, was diagnosed with an uncommon form of skin cancer in 2012 called metastatic melanoma. His wife Cecille tells us although he was only given

Nationwide concerns about gun access to those with a history of mental illness or violent outbursts hit close to home, as officials discuss the local connection of the alleged LA movie theater shooter.