Category Archives: Local News

The Sumter County Coroner has identified the man killed in the officer-involved shooting Saturday night in Sumter. 

Now that the colder temperatures are here, a non-profit is helping those who may be out in the weather for long periods of time – and it’s homeless and anyone in need that one organization has in mind.

A special Christmas movie was shown to adults and children who may have sensory issues. 

An 8 year boy died tonight in Lynn at a birthday party at a church.

It wasn’t a shotgun wedding, but it did involve service-issued handguns, a motorcycle club, and one very surprised girlfriend in a video that’s gone viral. 

The National Infantry Museum had a special showing of The Polar Express in 3D for kids with special needs.

The commencement will be held at the Columbus Civic Center Saturday afternoon. Jo Ann Hill, director of diversity and employee engagement at Aflac, is the commencement speaker.

Election results for Saturday, December 10’s runoff.

Man’s best friend got the chance to meet old Saint Nick Saturday at one Columbus animal shelter. Dogs of all types and sizes had the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap or stand next to him at

Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees have sent a flower arrangement to the family of a fallen Americus police officer.