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Reverend Roderick Baptiste, 59, has devoted his life to spreading the word of God, helping others overcome sickness, and praying for deliverance, now after a recent diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure he is pleading to the community

Reverend Roderick Baptiste, 59, has devoted his life to spreading the word of God, helping others overcome sickness, and praying for deliverance, now after a recent diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure he is pleading to the community

Dozens of folks gathered on the 14th Street Bridge today to help raise money for “Historic Columbus.”

On the heels of President Obama's announcement of a major plan to step up U.S. efforts to mitigate the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the CDC released a checklist to ensure U.S. hospitals, big and small, are

Shaw high school is working to make sure students are committed to graduating.

How to solve health care challenges was the main topic of a health symposium in Columbus on Thursday, Sept. 18. Business leaders and residents gathered to participate in the “Practical Solutions to Current Healthcare Challenges” seminar at

Melinda Tolbert says the murder of her cousin Ryeika Ingersoll changed her life drastically two years ago. Ingersoll passed away Sept. 2, 2012 after she was shot multiple times by her husband in front of her four sons.

Calling all craft-beer enthusiasts! On September 20, The Hotel at Auburn University will bring back the ever-popular Oktoberfest. Twenty-five featured breweries from across the country will be at the festival, including more than 100 craft beers.

If you were a country fan in the 50's, 60's and 70's, you must know Leroy Van Dyke. Now he's getting ready to take people in our area down memory lane with his Country Gold Tour, held

Atrial Fibrillation—or AFib—affects about 2.7 million Americans.  It's a condition that causes heart palpitations, shortness of breath and dizziness. If untreated, can be life-threatening. Now, doctors