Category Archives: Local News

The Columbus Police Department is warning residents about a new phone scam. Several citizens have received scam phone calls from a 347 area code. The caller advises they are with the federal courts and in particular, the IRS.

They’ve been causing a stink–so much that Whirlpool has settled a class action lawsuit over some of its front-loading washers. Chief Consumer Investigator Andy Wise finds out what came out of the wash for eligible consumers.

It’s the second time in less than a week the Capitol has been placed on lockdown. 

It’s time to break out the spots and cow bells for Chick-fil-A’s annual Cow Appreciation Day Event! Customers who dress in any type of cow attire on Tuesday, July 12 will be rewarded with a free entree of

Two more Columbia firefighters have been fired for posting threatening comments on Facebook the night Black Lives Matter demonstrators marched on city streets and closed interstate 126.

Big changes are coming to Auburn University’s policy on carrying bags into Jordan-Hare Stadium. Fans will no longer be allowed to carry backpacks, diaper bags, oversized tote bags, or purses into the stadium. 

The Eufaula Police Department said they are now investigating the disappearance of an elderly man as a homicide. 

“I killed Mercedes Williamson.” That’s what Josh Vallum told Judge Robert Krebs in a George County courtroom before pleading guilty to first degree murder Tuesday.

News Leader 9 has been honored by a local organization. Safe Kids thanking News Leader 9 after we joined them during this year’s Safe Kids Day. 

Kevin Hart will be in Columbus on Sunday, Aug. 7 for his What Now? Comedy Tour.