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First African Baptist Church is one of several Columbus churches helping people in need this holiday season.  On Tuesday, the church held their annual community Thanksgiving dinner.  

With Thanksgiving just two days away, local organizations are giving back to the community in a big way. On Tuesday night, the Lambda Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated held their annual Thanksgiving Giveaway. 

Some of the most popular national chain stores have huge events planned in stores and online (and some are already underway). Times may vary by location.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 6A semifinal playoff game between the Park Crossing Thunderbirds and the Opelika Bulldogs will be televised on the Raycom Media Network.  

Holiday travel and shopping is underway as thousands in our area start to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. Law enforcement and safety officials are warning drivers to stay alert as they start their holiday travel. 

Blake and Jack Fabiani are your typical brothers. They argue over things from video games to who gets the last slice of pizza. But in the last few months, the brothers have had something new to argue about; football.

A member of the Tuskegee Airmen has died at age 101, and he’s described as having been the oldest survivor of the famed group of America’s first African American military pilots.

Twenty-one states filed suit, saying the law would significantly increase employment costs.

One Columbus business is doing its part to make sure everyone in the community has a happy Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, Masterbuilt smoked 171 turkeys for Valley Rescue Mission, exceeding their goal of 120 turkeys. 

A 5-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was mauled by a dog while playing outside in Coffee County Sunday.