Category Archives: Local News

Columbus police are investigating a homicide that claimed the life of a 74-year-old man.

Residents in Puna are being urged to be on alert after a series of earthquakes in Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone, which may indicate an eruption is imminent.

A Columbus man pleaded not guilty in Recorder’s Court to molesting three girls. Dennis Roaden, 61, is accused of molesting three girls ages 9, 10, and 12.

Community partners like Piedmont Columbus Regional, Columbus Fire, and the Columbus Police Department, want to get the discussion on river safety started early this year before the summer season arrives and, ahead of this year’s Riverfest celebration. 

Close to 200 high school seniors in Columbus have been honored for their academic achievements. 

Fort Benning is hosting a MWR auction. Some of the items being auctioned off include furniture, pontoon boats, bass boat, golf carts and much more. The auction will be on Wednesday, May 9 at 9 a.m. at

58-year-old Arthur Lamar Adams, of Jackson, has been charged for his role in a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme that affected hundreds of victims across multiple states over several years.

Columbus police say two men were caught on surveillance video getting rid of items stolen from a home last month. 

Two Phenix City girls received packages addressed to them in care of their elementary school. 

A teen has passed away following an accident on Moon Road that happened on April 20, 2018.