Category Archives: Local News

With several recent home invasions in Columbus, there’s been more interest in firearms in our area. How can you safely protect yourself at home? We spoke to a gun expert and a local mom who’s introducing her

Two Muscogee County School Board members who oppose renewal of the “SPLOST” tax are working to get others to say no.

 Muscogee County School’s Superintendent Dr. David Lewis is pushing a plan that would reinstate the Special Purpose Local Option Tax, or SPLOST. The plan raises the local sales tax by one percent and is projected to pump millions

The Troup County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in LaGrange, Ga. Wednesday afternoon.  On Jan. 14 at approximately 4:03 p.m., deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to

The Troup County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in LaGrange, Ga. Wednesday afternoon.  On Jan. 14 at approximately 4:03 p.m., deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to

A judge heard arguments in a legal battle between two elected officials and the City of Columbus on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The judge stopped short of making a decision after hearing what he called “well-drafted arguments by

Saturday Ologhojebi – the accused Columbus slumlord – has been ordered to pay Anita Anderson $840 plus court cost.This happened after he was found to have knowingly rented her a home that was already occupied.

A Phenix City family is offering a $1,000 reward for the safe return of their daughter’s beloved therapy dog.The family believes the animal was stolen from their yard and says the loss has devastated their daughter who

It is definitely “bee” season in the Muscogee County School District – spelling bee that is! Sixteen students at Forrest Road Elementary in Columbus gave it their best shot Wednesday, Jan. 14 with hopes of advancing to

Shaw High School’s Academic Decathlon team has scored another big win. For the second year in a row, the team won first place overall in the Muscogee County School District on Saturday, Jan. 10.  The students won