Category Archives: Local News

Central High School’s John Broussard officially joined the ranks of the elite high school players on Tuesday.

A commodity in Georgia is getting more attention than the Iowa State Fair straw poll.At the Georgia National Fair in Perry until Oct. 18, you can cast your vote for President in what is being called Georgia’s

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – A local church is looking to raise awareness within the community about a deadly cancer.Pastor Adren Stallion from Agape Church International in Phenix City stopped by News Leader 9 Morning to talk about

Alabama Governor, Robert Bentley said Tuesday that he may use a bridge loan or emergency funds to reopen the 31 driver license locations closed due to budget cuts. 

Political battles about 40 miles south of Columbus are stirring up controversy again, as Stewart County residents vote on a number of City Council seats in Lumpkin, GA. 

A candlelight vigil is scheduled for Wednesday night in Columbus to remember longtime businessman and leader in the Latino community, Harold "Lefty" Encarnacion. 

A big fight is brewing in Columbus over the historical tax freeze – should it stay in place or be lifted?  

It may not have been quite as combative as the GOP debate, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t plenty of new storylines from Tuesday night’s Democratic Presidential Debate.

Every fall, hundreds of families in the Chattahoochee Valley look forward to funnel cakes, entertainment and rides at the Greater Columbus Fair. 

This year is the inaugural year for the Phil Tomlinson Heart of Total System Services Award.