Category Archives: Local News

The Columbus Police Department Special Victims Unit have arrested two men on multiple counts of child molestation.

Columbus police are responding to a major crash on US Hwy. 80 eastbound.

Columbus police are investigating a shooting on Old Buena Vista Road at Anita Apartments. 

Columbus safety officials have confirmed they are responding to a shooting off of Enoch Drive, near Morris Rd. We are working to gather details of the injuries from those involved. News Leader 9 has a crew on scene.

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office confirms a second person has died as a result of a Wednesday shooting in Hurtsboro, AL which previously claimed the life of a restaurant owner. John Williams, 74, Roy Johnson, 70, and John

Today, the Fountain City Mardi Gras Association of Columbus held its inaugural Mardi Gras Parade and Festival.

As prom season quickly approaches, Peachtree Mall is bringing awareness to teenagers about the consequences of drinking and driving.

Saturday night, Americans will change their clocks forward one hour. The switch to Daylight Saving Time is one that people have mixed feelings about.

Junior and Senior high school girls around the Chattahoochee Valley got the chance to pick out the prom dress of their dreams through the Junior League of Columbus’ Project Prom.

Deputies and police are investigating a situation where four people were found dead Saturday morning in a Mount Pleasant home.