Category Archives: Local News

Residents in the Booker T. Washington apartments were startled by a booming sound they described as sounding like thunder and feeling like an earthquake.

Residents in The Grove neighborhood called 911 after Hardnett, who is known to his friends as D.J., collapsed in the middle of Bailey's Way on Sunday.  He was the victim of a stabbing wound.

A threatening viral video about a Columbus neighborhood resurfaces raising concerns for those living near the highlighted location. News Leader 9's Tyrone McCoy took the video to police and neighbors for response.

Whether he's playing hockey or flying high, Henry Fiorentini lives an active lifestyle. But a few years ago, a very common form of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma almost took his life. “It's

The Columbus Police Department reports that they have located 16-year-old Faith Taylor. Police say she was found at approximately 5 p.m. and is in good condition. She is currently staying with extended family at this time.

Officials say the victim was taken to the Midtown Medical Center by ambulance where he was pronounced dead Sunday morning at 12:17 a.m.

Good news for active-duty service members: the White House has announced a new program to make it easier for you to afford homes. The new program makes Americans serving on active duty eligible to have their home

Anyone can be a hero!  That's the theme of this year's United Way campaign for the Chattahoochee Valley. Thursday was the kickoff for the annual fundraising campaign. Hundreds of people packed the Trade Center for the kickoff

People across Columbus came out to celebrate the 94th anniversary of women's suffrage. The luncheon on Fort Benning hosted by deputy city manager Lisa Goodwin focused on equality. Women's Equality Day was first celebrated in 1971.

A new store is now open in Columbus, and it's affordable. The Teen Challenge super thrift store is 10,000 square feet filled with 20,000 items including lightly used furniture, clothes, electronics and more.