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Two people injured in shooting at 2000 Wynnton
Two people injured in shooting at 2000 Wynnton
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 3:54 PM EDT2012-05-15 19:54:34 GMT
Two people are in stable condition after they were shot Tuesday morning at an apartment complex located in the 2000 block of Wynnton Road.
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Two people are in stable condition after they were shot Tuesday morning at an apartment complex located in the 2000 block of Wynnton Road.
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Police: Senior pranksters at Glenwood will not face charges
Police: Senior pranksters at Glenwood will not face charges
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 12:44 PM EDT2012-05-16 16:44:36 GMT
News Leader 9 has confirmed that as many as 20 students at a school in Phenix City could face criminal charges after a senior prank.
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Senior pranks have been taking place for years and this year the graduating seniors at Glenwood School in Phenix City took it to a whole new level.
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Columbus babysitter accused of forging over $14,000 in checks
Columbus babysitter accused of forging over $14,000 in checks
Updated: Monday, May 14 2012 7:47 AM EDT2012-05-14 11:47:25 GMT
A local baby sitter who worked for a Columbus family is facing charges of forgery. Twenty-two year old Melisa Janay Evans has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of first degree forgery. Evans worked forMore >>
The woman worked for the family for about five months and in that short-period of time, she allegedly forged more than $14,000 from her employer.More >>
Girl found hanging from rope in tree laid to rest
Girl found hanging from rope in tree laid to rest
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:31 AM EDT2012-05-15 14:31:22 GMT
Relatives buried a 9-year-old girl who was found last week hanging from a tree.More >>
Relatives buried a 9-year-old girl who was found last week hanging from a tree.More >>
Police investigating woman's death on Amos Street
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Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:50 AM EDT2012-05-16 11:50:00 GMT
A Columbus family is looking for answers into the death of their loved one. Police responded to the scene at 2322 Amos Street just before 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.More >>
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