Category Archives: Local News

You can get in on the Sports Overtime fun with our new segment Fan of the Week! Take a photo of yourself or your crew at the high school football game or whatever you want, and post

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss is in Columbus promoting her musical, “A Mother's Love”. Burruss stopped by the WTVM studios Thursday morning for an interview with News Leader 9's Cheryl

The community is remembering the legacy of Dr. Jack Hughston. News Leader 9 was at the remembrance ceremony on Thursday behind the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, which was organized by the Hughston family.

Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood. One-fifth of the nation's entire blood supply used during heart surgery and blood transfusions is not only costly, but they can pose risks for patients. Some hospitals

The railroad crossing at Forrest Rd. will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 10, and Thursday, Sept. 11, for steel rail replacement at the crossing. Work will begin at 8 a.m. in Wednesday. Norfolk Southern Railroad

Well, hello T-R-O-U-B-L-E! Country music artist Travis Tritt is returning to the Fountain City this fall. The concert will be held Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. at the RiverCenter's Bill Heard Theatre. Tickets go on sale

The CDC announced Wednesday, Sept. 4, that the Ebola outbreak is becoming worse than they expected. Another American missionary doctor in West Africa has just tested positive for the Ebola virus. Right

Columbus State University President Timothy S. Mescon has announced his plans to retire from the University System of Georgia, ​effective Dec. 31, 2014. After retiring from Columbus State, Mescon will move to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to become

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss is in Columbus promoting her musical, “A Mother's Love”. Burruss stopped by the WTVM studios Thursday morning for an interview with News Leader 9's Cheryl

Guess what Columbus? It's back! The 8th Annual “Paint Columbus Pink®” is a series of events including Shop & Dine for a Cause, Pink Pooch Contest, Light of Life Ceremony, Power in Prayer, Bright Pink Lipstick Day, “Forget