Category Archives: Local News

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.

We're just five weeks away from the November elections, and candidate hopefuls are reaching out to their constituents. State school superintendent candidates Valarie Wilson and candidate for Governor,

The capital murder trial against Desmonte Leonard began Friday with opening statements.  Leonard is accused of killing three people and wounding three others at a party in Auburn in 2012.  However, Leonard

A Phenix City mother is fighting for her life against a flesh eating bacteria called necrotizing fasciitis. Four surgeries later, doctors battle to save her life and limbs. News Leader 9's Tyrone McCoy has that exclusive story

A special shirt is being designed to honor the memory of Demario Harris, Jr., a Charles Henderson High School football player who died over the weekend after suffering a head injury in the Trojan's game against Davidson

A special shirt is being designed to honor the memory of Demario Harris, Jr., a Charles Henderson High School football player who died over the weekend after suffering a head injury in the Trojan's game against Davidson

A new charity catering to the needs of the homeless population in Columbus is asking for donors and volunteers to help make a difference. A Columbus couple started Caring with Helping Hands on May 18, 2014. The

New details on two women found dead inside an apartment on Columbus' south side. Police tell News Leader 9 they are investigating the bizarre incident but are not calling the deaths homicides. News Leader

Authorities collected unwanted and expired drugs as a part of the National Drug Take Back Initiative over the weekend. If you missed Saturday's event, no worries! Muscogee County Sheriff John Darr says he wants to remind people

To close out Child Passenger Safety Week on Sept. 27, Safe Kids Columbus showed families the safest way to lock their children in place before putting the car into drive. They hosted a booster and car seat