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The 2014 year is coming to a close and News Leader 9 talked to a familiar face about the “Boom Booms” you’ll be hearing soon.

Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard faces multiple felony ethics charges and has pleaded not guilty.

A Texas A&M student assistant coach who struck two opposing players in the first half of Monday’s Liberty Bowl game didn’t return to the Aggies’ sideline in the second half. 

AAA will provide safe ride alternatives for those who want to ring in the New Year without driving impaired.

Local business owner and musician Chester Jackson, with the help of several volunteers, exceeded their goal of giving away 500 bicycles to local children in the third year of the event. The group gave away 650 bikes

The City of Columbus has released its schedule of government services ahead of News Year’s Day. The government says they will alter or suspend services on Thursday, Jan. 1, including trash pick-up. 

Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson hopes citizens of Columbus and Muscogee County have a prosperous New Year’s with fun and safe celebrations. On Monday, the mayor issued what she calls “a few simple rules” for citizens ahead of their

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence has been named the top-grossing actor of 2014.

In a move that was largely predicted, the Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Mike Smith, following a 6-10 regular season and a 34-3 defeat at home by the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

“Everyone is devastated, everybody is trying to figure out what is going on, especially in our area because of all the fires, we don’t want to narrow it down to New Linwood, but we are concerned about