Category Archives: Local News

Crews were still on the scene more than six hours after an accident caused a northbound 18 wheeler to catch fire and explode on I-185 in Harris County. The accident occurred just north of Columbus at about 11:35

It’s a big week for football in Columbus! Arch rivals Albany State and Fort Valley State square off in their traditional regular season finale for the 25th annual Fountain City Classic.

The Muscogee County School District has notified parents and employees at Shaw High School about a reported case of active Tuberculosis (TB) for one student.

Demontt Alan, considered to be one of the most prolific dog fighters in the nation, was sentenced by a Montgomery Federal Judge on Wednesday Nov. 5. The U.S. District Judge Keith Watkins is sending a message that

The Midterm Elections went in the right direction for Republicans who now have control over the Senate and the House, but did those nasty smear ads from both parties have anything to do with the election results?

Election day for voters in Muscogee County went off without a hitch according to Elections Director Nancy Boren. The turnout was thousands lower than the previous midterm election. News Leader Nine’s Tyrone McCoy looks into why this

October is Attendance Awareness Month, and the award goes to a deserving elementary school in Columbus. Truancy is one of the first signs of trouble, according to the experts. They also say it’s a gateway to crime

Are you confused about the new Health Insurance Marketplace, need help completing the application, or have questions about how it affects you? All that and more will be explained at the upcoming Healthy Connection Launch Event on

 The Albany Police Department is asking Columbus residents for their help in finding a man wanted on several charges, including murder.

Crews were still on the scene more than six hours after an accident caused a northbound 18 wheeler to catch fire and explode on I-185 in Harris County. The accident occurred just north of Columbus at about 11:35