Category Archives: Local News

A 14-year-old was robbed at gunpoint on Monday, Nov. 16 around 7:15 p.m. at East Columbus Magnet Academy, located at 6100 Georgetown Dr.According to police reports, the suspect pointed a pistol at the victim and took his cell phone,

On Nov. 14, patrol deputies with the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office located an illegal moonshine still at about 5:15 p.m. in the 9300 block of Chipley Hwy on State Hwy 18 in Pine Mountain, GA. 

Columbus State University made an announcement about a student that passed away last.Angel Ferguson, 18, had ongoing complications from a car accident in October, which led to her passing.  

A house fire is underway following a blaze that broke out early Tuesday.The fire took place in the 200 block of 28th Street. The resident left the house and came back 30 minutes later and saw smoke

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying an individual who was possibly involved in a burglary and theft.The Lee County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook that on Nov. 16 the burglary and theft was reported

Scientific evidence suggests that you can treat and even prevent some illnesses with foods and supplements containing certain kinds of live bacteria called probiotics.

Are you breaking the law? Fantasy Fumble, Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11 p.m./10 p.m. CT on News Leader 9. And join the conversation on social media by using #FantasyFumble.

Opelika police are stepping up patrols at Tiger Town. However, they say their increased presence has more to do with holiday shopping than it does with two recent armed robberies at the popular shopping destination. 

A well-known historical building in Columbus has been named to the Top 10 List of Historical Places in Peril in the state of Georgia.