Category Archives: Local News

A man wanted by Columbus police on serious felony charges is now behind bars.William Leonard,21, was arrested Thursday while in the Russell County jail.

Columbus police responded to a call on Saturday around 3:50 a.m. regarding a theft.Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Valley Forge Drive and upon arrival they met with a 55-year-old lady who was distraught that

On Friday around 2:45 a.m. the LaGrange police responded to 306 Wilkes Street in reference to a person who was shot. Once the officers arrived, they located 20-year-old T’Quarius Holloway inside of the home with a single

On May 1, at 9:05 p.m. ET, the Phenix City Police Department responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Knowles Rd. in reference to a reported accidental shooting of a 1-year-old boy. At the scene,

Dancers showed off their moves at The River Mill Event Center, all for a good cause.The 2015 Dancing Stars of Columbus Gala mimic the popular ABC program Dancing with the Stars. Dancers like Bunky Clark, Sandy Coolik,

Thousands of Muscogee County residents teamed up to fight against one of the worst diseases in the world. The American Cancer Society kicked off its annual Relay for Life event Friday night in Muscogee County to raise

Two years ago Sunday, James Garner of West Point disappeared after he was released from the Chambers County Jail. He had spent two days behind bars on a public intoxication charge.

The escapee is 29-year-old Mark Brandon Kelley of Opelika, Ala. He was arrested by Opelika Police on a charge of domestic violence, providing false information to a police officer and a standard records check for other outstanding

The City of Columbus is jumping on board with other cities around the U.S. to give those with a criminal past a second chance at finding employment. The order called “Ban the Box” ensures applicants will not be

One million dollars is the goal of 22 Scott’s Miracle Riders, who are hoping to raise money for local families in need of a miracle. If you’ve ever wondered what a miracle looks like, look no further than Kolton Fortner.