Category Archives: Local News

The Columbus Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (WOWW) is hosting the organization’s National Convention which started today and will last through the 12th.  

Security is also a priority for administrators at Opelika High School as they started a new school year. 

The Muscogee County School district is taking extra steps this year to resolve a school bus shortage that was a big concern throughout last school year. 

One winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Hamilton for the August 4 Powerball drawing. 

The Columbus Police Department will sponsor an active shooter seminar, Tuesday, August 14, at 6 p.m.  The seminar will be at the Citizen’s Services Center which is located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906.  

The Alabama Department of Transportation will perform signal work beginning today, August 6, on the exit 58 exit ramp from Interstate 85 South. 

The Muscogee County Marshal’s Office will be hosting a Refuse to be a Victim seminar on August 13.  The seminar will begin at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. 

Waitr’s widespread appeal in the Southeast, and in the city of Columbus has triggered the restaurant on-demand platform to expand its service to Auburn and Opelika.  

The Columbus Police Department is joining forces with local neighborhood watch groups for the National Night Out program. 

The Columbus Fire Department is on the scene of busted gas line Monday morning.