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In a follow-up to a story we first brought you a year ago, deadly overdoses from heroin in Columbus continue to be on the rise, according to local officials.

More than 100 new jobs and major retail expansions were music to the ears of Phenix City council members today.

Officials are working to separate fact from fiction surrounding the death of an East Alabama man, shot and killed by Opelika police this weekend.

Tammy Cain says her 29-year-old son is currently at Midtown Medical Center where he is being treated for a gunshot wound to the leg. Cain says she is still trying to understand how a traffic stop turned into

Leaders in the area came together Tuesday afternoon at the Midtown Medical Center to discuss community health needs.Every three years Columbus Regional Health conducts a community health needs assessment. 

A man wanted for multiple crimes in different counties appeared in recorder’s court Tuesday morning.Cornell Robinson is facing charges including sexual battery and false imprisonment.

There will be a few road closures coming up later this week in the Phenix City area. 

Alabama State Representative and funeral home owner Lesley Vance passed away on Tuesday, the State of Alabama House of Representatives Public Information Office announced on Tuesday.

The Rosie the Riveter Association held an event showing appreciation for the real Rosie’s.Carol Cain portrayed Rosie the Riveter for the association’s veteran’s luncheon.

A Columbus mother appeared in recorder’s court on Tuesday, following an arrest on Monday.