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Dozens of people in our area got coats, hams and turkeys for free today, November 25. It was all part of the “My Father’s House International Outreach Ministries” Thanksgiving Giveaway in Columbus.

Dozens of people in our area got coats, hams and turkeys for free today, November 25. It was all part of the “My Father’s House International Outreach Ministries” Thanksgiving Giveaway in Columbus.

People in Columbus also gathered at the City Service Center to hold a vigil for shooting victim Michael Brown. Roughly 20 attended the peaceful event, with several passionate speakers giving their take on the Ferguson shooting that left

People in Columbus also gathered at the City Service Center to hold a vigil for shooting victim Michael Brown. Roughly 20 attended the peaceful event, with several passionate speakers giving their take on the Ferguson shooting that left

In the wake of Monday’s grand jury decision in Ferguson, Missouri, we asked Sheriff Mike Jolley of Harris County about how grand juries operate and in what ways they are different from regular trial juries.

Contractors have broken ground on the section of Opelika Road between Gay and Ross Streets, removing curbs gutters and sidewalks.

Contractors have broken ground on the section of Opelika Road between Gay and Ross Streets, removing curbs gutters and sidewalks.

Turkey Day is just two days away and this year’s Thanksgiving feast is expected to cost you over $.30 more than last year’s average. News Leader 9’s Tyrone McCoy went shopping to see what dinner could cost

Columbus shoppers say there’s no waiting till the last minute to make or check their gift lists. Households with an annual income of $50,000 or less are more likely not to make a gift list at all.

Millions of turkeys will be cooked this Thanksgiving, and some could get destroyed. For tips to keep you from “burning the bird,” the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is ready to answer your questions. News Leader 9 talked to