Category Archives: Local News

Research shows parental involvement creates a big impact on student achievement in the classroom. According to the Academic Development Institute, parents who become involved in their child’s education tend to show good parenting skills and volunteer at

While many people are focused on Ebola, there’s a common viral infection that is on the rise for infants and young children under the age of five. Parents often mistake the disease as the flu. A pediatrician from

Georgia Bikes, the statewide bicycle advocacy organization, is partnering with Bicycle Columbus and the City of Columbus to host the 2014 Georgia Bike Summit, October 24-26 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.With its theme of “Complete

Russell County residents and commissioners are up in arms over AT&T U-Verse internet and cable. Residents say they want options, and commissioners have yet to take any action. 

Get ready for some top notch shooting at Fort Benning next week. The International Sniper Competition will be held on post, bringing in shooters from around the world. Soldiers are wrapping up seven weeks of rigorous training

It’s time to break out the scary movies and cling to your family and friends in terror. Here’s a list of some old favorites to get you started on your Halloween-related film binge.

 The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Molena Police Chief James Roberts on Wednesday, Oct. 15 after a month-and-a-half-long investigation into allegations that Roberts solicited several young men for sex and used his position as police chief to

Circles in Columbus will host Poverty Awareness Week from Thursday, Oct. 16 – 23 to raise awareness for issues related to low-income families in the community. Throughout the week, community members will have an opportunity to participate

After initially stating he would not press charges, a shop owner who donates bicycles to needy children will pursue charges against the thieves that stole from him.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is the unexpected deaths of babies younger than one-years-old whose deaths are not immediately obvious prior to investigation.