Category Archives: Local News

Traffic fatalities are up in Georgia and Alabama, and with a record-breaking amount of travelers expected to hit the roads in the next few days, nasty weather could pose extra safety concerns.

With Christmas just a few days away everyone is getting in the holiday spirit. That includes Ronald McDonald House of West Georgia. The organization handed out gifts and other necessities to area children on Tuesday. Judge Michael

The New Birth Outreach Church in Columbus held their ninth annual Turkey Tuesday giveaway on Dec. 22. 

Officials are on the scene of an apartment fire at 1420 Martin Luther King Boulevard in Columbus. 

The Better Business Bureau is giving students an opportunity to earn money for their college education. BBB is offering the Student of Integrity Scholarship for high school juniors or seniors in the 2015-2016 school year who plan

Columbus Police are investigating a shooting in 6th Ave and 15th Street. Police say one white male was found in front of Columbus Power with one gunshot wound to the left leg. 

As more rainfall is expected this week for the holidays, it’s important to be prepared and safe especially on the wet roads. Chris Brown with Rainwater Division Director for Public Works says their department will be checking

A plea deal is underway for a Phenix City man charged with capital murder.  Walter Patterson III is accused of killing Terry Simmons and injuring Richard Prince during a shooting outside or a Car-Mart in 2012. 

Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has proposed to expand its existing inpatient rehabilitation services by adding 10 beds in Russell County, AL An application to expand inpatient rehabilitation services by adding 10 beds at the existing Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

There may be travel trouble, especially here in the southeastern United States up until Christmas Day; it is important to track your flight before you head to the airport.