Category Archives: Local News

Erasing all traces of yourself online doesn’t just entail deactivating profiles on the most visible social networks: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Google+.

On Feb. 28 at approximately 8:06 p.m., Columbus Police Department Patrol Division responded to O’Reilly Auto Parts at 4536 Buena Vista Road in reference to an armed robbery of the business. 

The group called the meeting to address several key issues Lumpkin and Stewart County are facing, and to foster unity in the community.

The Urban League of Columbus hosted a first time Home Buyer Education Workshop on Saturday.Dozens of people received information on the process of buying their first home. They received tips on understanding the basics of how to

Another suspect related to the Calvin Avenue murder was taken into custody Friday night at the Muscogee County jail. Police say Richard Stewart,25, was already taken into custody in Harris County for some time following a police

The Association of Sickle Cell Lower Chattahoochee Region honored donors, community leaders, and sickle cell clients at its’ annual Heritage Breakfast.This breakfast was to bring awareness about sickle cell and to continue to fund sickle cell clients. 

A woman in Alabama is behind bars tonight, February 27, after making her way into an elementary school—with a loaded gun.No shots were fired.But the woman did get inside the school—threatening to kill her sister who works

Alabama governor Robert Bentley unveiled his plan to shore up $700 million to fill a massive shortfall in the general fund budget.

Joshua Strange of Spartanburg, South Carolina, couldn’t wait to receive a college education from Auburn University.However, his dream was cut short when he was accused of assaulting and raping a former girlfriend.

Three Muscogee County School students were given special recognition today by the Sheriff’s Department. The Rising Star Program awards the students, one from elementary, middle and high school for achievement in the community.