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Georgia Gubernatorial candidate, State Senator Jason Carter stomped through Columbus not only for his campaign, but to speak at this year's Jefferson-Jackson Gala.

As part of a joint training collaboration with the Air Force, quarterly proficiency training of close air support operations will take place in the Northeast quadrant of post Oct. 1 – 3 and Oct. 20 – Oct.

It's the latest in neighborhood watch technology, and now the Columbus police department is suggesting that everyone should download it to their phones.

The Lee County commission chamber was full Monday as officials from county fire departments and the East Alabama Medical Center discussed ambulance services. Commissioner Gary Long of District 3 asked for the agreement between EAMC and Lee

An accident near Ladonia sent one woman to the hospital and tied up traffic in the area for a while.

Teresa L. White has been named president of Aflac U.S. operations, which includes responsibility for Aflac Group operations in Columbia, S.C. White is the first African American woman to be promoted to this position within Aflac.

Phenix City Police Chief Ray Smith confirms to News Leader 9 that they are investigating a home invasion that occurred Tuesday morning and caused a nearby elementary school to issue a lockdown.

The annual sign-up for holiday food assistance and for Christmas toys has begun at Valley Rescue Mission.  The Mission Chapel at the corner of 2nd Avenue and 29th Street will be open Monday through Friday