Category Archives: Local News

A Lee County organization held a 5K for a good cause on Saturday. The organization ARISE hosted the “ARISE and Run” 5K in Smiths Station to raise money and support teacher grants for the Lee County school system.

A Good Samaritan is credited with stepping in and rescuing a Baton Rouge Police officer who was being attacked by a suspect during a traffic stop. 

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – One person has died following a vehicle accident overnight in Columbus. Muscogee County Chief Deputy Coroner, Freeman Worley, confirms to News Leader Nine that the wreck occurred on Interstate-185 near Buena Vista Road.

The woman hopes to complete a half-marathon and inspire other people with Down syndrome to start running.

The New Orleans Police Department responded to three shootings from Saturday night into Sunday morning. A 17-year-old male and one other person was shot near Lee Circle. One person was shot in New Orleans East. Two shot and one

NASA continues to contribute to the meteorology world by using the International Space Station to study lightning. Meteorologist Brittney Bryant explains how NASA is doing this and what it means for you. 

The Georgia State House is approving a fiscal budget which includes a $2.5 million construction project on the campus of Columbus State University.

An Albany Zumba studio hosted a zumbathon hoping to get people moving while raising money for a good cause. 

After nearly 80 years of business, Raymond Rowe Furniture store in Uptown Columbus has decided to close their doors for good.

A crash outside of Winfield claimed the lives of a father and son Saturday morning.