Category Archives: Local News

Auburn University’s Campus Safety has released its crime stats from 2016. According to the stats, the number of reported rapes has increased over the years. 

Two-year-old William Odom has been found after a search that lasted several hours Tuesday. The Saucier boy was found asleep in a truck by another child, just a quarter of a mile away from his home. Harrison County Sheriff

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded East Columbus Magnet Academy a $3,000 grant to support youth literacy. 

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has confirmed that a man has died following the shooting at Fort Benning Road apartments.

Goodwill is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a diversity job fair Tuesday. 

An Alabama-based bottler for Coca-Cola announced it will soon open a location in Columbus. 

LaGrange police are welcoming a chance to meet and talk to members of the public during its National Night Out. 

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has issued an alert for two children last seen in Ozark, AL. 

Flags around the country to include the Chattahoochee Valley were lowered in honor of the Las Vegas shooting victims Monday. 

Here’s your look at News Leader 9’s recaps, top stories, and breaking news that will be talked about Friday.