Category Archives: Local News

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

The motive of a LaGrange murder remains a mystery as loved ones prepare for the victim’s funeral on Thursday March 26. 20-year-old Christopher Scott Rice appeared in court on Monday to hear the charges against him.News Leader

It’s officially spring and as the warm weather approaches, it’s a good time for homeowners to look out for pesky insects that could cause major damage. 

The man arrested and charged with stealing a truck and leading officers on a long pursuit appeared before a judge in Albany on Wednesday.

A young boy from New Mexico received some advanced, but fun training provided by the 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

What does ‘misbehaving before the enemy’ mean? U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is facing that and a desertion charge, according to Army officials on Wednesday. 

Marco’s Pizza is giving away pizza in exchange for a can of spinach.Thursday March 26 marks ‘National Spinach Day’ and anyone who donates a can of spinach will receive a free grilled chicken Florentine pizza.

Whittlesey Road will be closed for thru traffic between Whitesville Road and Bradley Park Drive, starting on April 6.

Eufaula police have confirmed that a 13-year-old male student was arrested late for having a BB gun at school.