Category Archives: Local News

The Lee County commission chamber was full Monday as officials from county fire departments and the East Alabama Medical Center discussed ambulance services. Commissioner Gary Long of District 3 asked for the agreement between EAMC and Lee

An accident near Ladonia sent one woman to the hospital and tied up traffic in the area for a while.

A Kansas City chief player was penalized for praying after scoring a touchdown on Sunday

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thousands of women—and even men—are battling breast cancer, but there are success stories of survival, and people who have beaten the terrible disease. Teri

The patient is the first to test positive for Ebola on U.S. soil. 

The annual sign-up for holiday food assistance and for Christmas toys has begun at Valley Rescue Mission.  The Mission Chapel at the corner of 2nd Avenue and 29th Street will be open Monday through Friday

It's time again for the 8th annual Paint Columbus Pink Initiative, which promotes breast cancer awareness. This year's events include an all new foam and obstacle challenge, which will use 50,000 thousand gallons of foam.

Teresa L. White has been named president of Aflac U.S. operations, which includes responsibility for Aflac Group operations in Columbia, S.C. White is the first African American woman to be promoted to this position within Aflac.

Publix and United Way are teaming up to donate school supplies to Columbus and Phenix City area non-profit organizations serving kids in need. Supplies were donated by customers on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Publix located at