Category Archives: Local News

A young boy who was nearly choked to death by his own father gets a happy ending to his story, for himself and his siblings.

Macon County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the Atlanta rapper and his cousin who were found dead in a wooded area near County Road 13. 

In the midst of a nationwide opioid addiction crisis, a different type of drug may be slipping in under the radar.

It’s a cold start to this Monday with sunshine and 60s expected this afternoon. Clouds will build in tonight leaving us with partly sunny skies for Tuesday and Wednesday.

A LaGrange native and two- time Super Bowl champion will provide Thanksgiving meals in his hometown Tuesday. Tyrone Poole will provide entire Thanksgiving meals for the first 50 families who stop by the Mike Daniel Recreation Center

An Auburn University senior has been named a Rhodes Scholar. Matthew Rogers is one of only 32 U.S. students to earn the honor of being named a Rhodes Scholar. 

Davis Broadcasting Inc. is giving away turkeys to the community for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The company’s 12th annual Turkey Giveaway will take place at four locations across Columbus and Phenix City Tuesday, Nov. 21. 

Auburn and Alabama are both looking to win this weekend’s Iron Bowl football game. However, Alabama has already defeated Auburn a different rivalry competition. 

Here’s your look at News Leader 9’s recaps, top stories, and breaking news that will be talked about Monday.

The Holiday season can be a bit stressful with traveling or having a house full of family.  The UP Factory in Columbus is a unique Wellness, fitness and yoga studio. Today they hosted a "survive and thrive"