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Columbus Police confirm Yvonne Turnipseed, 57, was shot this afternoon at 6634 Aldora Drive in Columbus.Patrol Captain William Turner, said Turnipseed is at the Midtown Medical Center, in critical condition.According to Turner, the victim was shot by

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – A group of concerned citizens and pastors in the Columbus area started their Independence Day in prayer.A small group gathered at the flag pole at the old Claflin School on 5th Avenue.The prayer

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – The Springer Opera House also celebrating the Fourth of July with an Extravaganza Parade this morning. There were dozens of theater students decked out in their patriotic costumes singing patriotic songs and reciting

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) Two shootings took place early Saturday morning in Columbus.According to the Muscogee County Coroner, 35-year- old Zachary Clark was shot multiple times at an apartment located at 1031 Martin Luther King Blvd.Clark was pronounced

A longtime grocery store in Columbus is closing its doors soon.Millies International Market has been on South Lumpkin Road for the last 20 years, serving the growing Hispanic population and many other customers.

People at Woodruff Park in Columbus got an early start on the holiday weekend by enjoying an Old School Block Party on Friday night. The event was organized by Magic 101.3 and included plenty of food and

Restaurants in Uptown Columbus are hoping to cash in from the many visitors looking for somewhere to eat before the fireworks on July 4. A few eateries say they will be open on the holiday.

With many of us planning to grill and light fireworks this weekend, firefighters want to make sure you are ready should something go wrong.

Millions are expected to be taking road trips this weekend for the Fourth of July holiday and AAA is predicting that close to 42 million Americans will be on the road, the most since 2007.

While many people are hitting the roads for the holiday, we also spoke with a lot of families who are staying home and celebrating the 4th at home, by the pool or grill.However, acouple safety concerns can