Category Archives: Local News

The army is opening its doors to female soldiers looking to attend ranger school.

It was unanimous for the Muscogee County school board Monday night, agreeing to team up with the city of Columbus in giving a boost to under-developed areas. This comes just seven weeks before the public will vote

Columbus police need your help identifying suspects involved in a robbery. The attached pictures were taken from surveillance footage from the M&N package store on Cusseta Road.      

Phenix City opened the doors to its 5th Street South Police Precinct to the public Monday, Sept. 15. The renovated home-turned-police headquarters will house three police officers, giving them access to the technology and records from the

Pending child abuse charges against star Minnesota Viking running back Adrian Peterson has brought spanking back under public scrutiny after photos of his bruised child surfaced. News Leader 9's Brittany Dionne spoke with local experts to find

On Monday afternoon, a local veteran received an important military honor. President Obama  awarded retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins in Opelika with the Medal of Honor at the White House.

Now that Tuskeegee and Albany State have faced off in the first ever White Water Classic football game, Phenix City leaders evaluate the weekend's events and discuss ways to improve it in the future. News Leader 9's

On Friday Sept. 12, the Auburn Police Division arrested 22-year-old Garrett P. Nixon from Opelika on felony warrants charging him with Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Theft of Property Second Degree.

State Senator Josh McKoon's opponent is questioning his leadership ability, and now the incumbent is responding. Brian Roslund held a news conference Monday, Sept. 15 in Columbus.

Operation D.R.I.V.E. is a multi-state patrol on Interstate 85 which keeps an eye on unsafe driving behaviors among commercial vehicle drivers like those texting, following too closely or driving fatigued.