Saturday, May 18 2013 4:46 AM EDT2013-05-18 08:46:00 GMT
Before you know it, school will be out and parents will be looking for things for their kids to do. We compiled a list of nine things to do in Columbus this summer for kids.More >>
Before you know it, school will be out and parents will be looking for things for their kids to do. We compiled a list of nine things to do in Columbus this summer for kids.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:57 AM EDT2013-05-18 07:57:04 GMT
To the world, you may be just a person, but to a rescued pet, you are their world. Here is a look at today's pets at Columbus Animal Care and Control that are in desperate need of your help.More >>
To the world, you may be just a person, but to a rescued pet, you are their world. Here is a look at today's pets at Columbus Animal Care and Control that are in desperate need of your help.More >>
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in...More >>
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:40 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:40:04 GMT
Have you seen "Molly?"She's popular, illegal, and very dangerous; although her name sounds innocent, she's far from it. You find her in clubs, music, and right here in the Chattahoochee Valley.More >>
Have you seen "Molly?"She's popular, illegal, and very dangerous; although her name sounds innocent, she's far from it. You find her in clubs, music, and right here in the Chattahoochee Valley. We set out to find "Molly" and expose her for what she really is. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:36 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:36:05 GMT
Oftentimes when we think about our military, we think about the soldiers making a huge sacrifice: the deployments, the many moves, the separations and the heartfelt homecomings. More >>
Oftentimes when we think about our military, we think about the soldiers making a huge sacrifice: the deployments, the many moves, the separations and the heartfelt homecomings.
What we sometimes forget about is their children who have to pick up and go to another school.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:23 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:23:07 GMT
A group of eleventh graders from Central High School spent their free time in a productive way. On Friday, they finished building a playground for students with special needs at Phenix City Elementary School.More >>
A group of eleventh graders from Central High School spent their free time in a productive way. On Friday, they finished building a playground for students with special needs at Phenix City Elementary School.More >>
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.More >>
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:04 GMT
It's raining cats and dogs at the Columbus Animal Care & Control Center… and right now that's not a good thing. The center is overwhelmed with pets and need your help to find them forever homes. NewsMore >>
It's raining cats and dogs at the Columbus Animal Care & Control Center… and right now that's not a good thing. The center is overwhelmed with pets and need your help to find them forever homes. NewsMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:39:08 GMT
A former Columbus police officer who resigned last week for falsely accusing Chief Ricky Boren of using a racial slur was suspended six years ago for making discriminatory remarks.More >>
A former Columbus police officer who resigned last week for falsely accusing Chief Ricky Boren of using a racial slur was suspended six years ago for making discriminatory remarks.More >>
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes has shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air in an ongoing eruption that has drawn attention from a nearby community but isn't expected to threaten air traffic.More >>
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:29:03 GMT
After several calls and emails about prison garbage workers eating and searching through trash in Muscogee County, News Leader 9 launched an investigation.More >>
After several calls and emails about prison garbage workers eating and searching through trash in Muscogee County, News Leader 9 launched an investigation.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:18:09 GMT
Desmonte Leonard appeared in front of Lee County Judge Jacob Walker Thursday for a status hearing. Several motions were discussed, including one to allow Leonard to return to the crime sceneMore >>
Desmonte Leonard appeared in front of Lee County Judge Jacob Walker Thursday for a status hearing.
Several motions were discussed, including one to allow Leonard to return to the crime scene (the University Heights Apartment complex in Auburn) and view evidence that will be used against him in court.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the recordMore >>
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.More >>
A judge has rejected a request from lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) who want to take periodic photos of him in prison.More >>
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev won't be indicted within the 30-day period prescribed under the Federal Speedy Trial Act but prosecutors said Friday they would ask for more time.More >>
Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress holds its first hearing on the tougher scrutiny the IRS gave tea party and other conservative groups that applied for...More >>
Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:18:47 GMT
It's a battle that Talbot County residents along Highway 208 say they've been complaining about for years. They say John Weaver can't afford to feed his horses, so he lets them starve to death. An openMore >>
It's a battle that Talbot County residents along Highway 208 say they've been complaining about for years. They say John Weaver can't afford to feed his horses, so he lets them starve to death. An openMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:16:29 GMT
(RNN) - A jury found Dr. Kermit Gosnell guilty of more than 200 counts involving the deaths of babies killed during failed abortions on Monday. Gosnell, 72, was sentenced the three consecutive life sentencesMore >>
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.More >>
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:11 AM EDT2013-05-17 07:11:03 GMT
Angelina Jolie's stunning announcement that she had a preventive double mastectomy has raised both awareness and questions about the gene that led to her decision called BRCA1.More >>
Angelina Jolie's stunning announcement that she had a preventive double mastectomy has raised both awareness and questions about the gene that led to her decision called BRCA1.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:08 AM EDT2013-05-17 06:08:01 GMT
The Sledgehammer Brigade at Fort Benning is getting ready for a big change. Commander of the 3rd Brigade Colonel Johnnie Johnson Jr. is getting ready to relinquish his command.More >>
The Sledgehammer Brigade at Fort Benning is getting ready for a big change. Commander of the 3rd Brigade Colonel Johnnie Johnson Jr. is getting ready to relinquish his command.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:57:07 GMT
The homeless hitchhiker who catapulted to internet fame after an interview about saving a woman from an enraged man, is now suspected of beating a man to death.More >>
The homeless hitchhiker who catapulted to internet fame after an interview about saving a woman from an enraged man, is now suspected of beating a man to death.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:05:09 GMT
Wednesday May 15 was Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags were lowered to half staff in front of the Lee County Sheriff's Office, where a crowd gathered to honor those officers who are no longer with us.More >>
Wednesday May 15 was Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags were lowered to half staff in front of the Lee County Sheriff's Office, where a crowd gathered to honor those officers who are no longer with us.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:48:08 GMT
Parents, teachers, and students stood in solidarity Wednesday night all for one cause: make their case for why Marshall Middle School should remain open. More >>
Parents, teachers, and students stood in solidarity Wednesday night all for one cause: make their case for why Marshall Middle School should remain open. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:14:06 GMT
Residents in the Booker T. Washington housing complex on Veterans Parkway in Columbus have a mixed bag of reactions about their future living options.More >>
Residents in the Booker T. Washington housing complex on Veterans Parkway in Columbus have a mixed bag of reactions about their future living options.More >>
Don't look for the outcry over the Internal Revenue Service's improper targeting of tea party groups to subside with the ouster of the agency's acting commissioner.More >>
President Barack Obama picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, the same day another top official announced plans to leave the agency amid the...More >>
New Orleans police say the suspect in a Mother's Day parade shooting that left 19 people wounded has been taken into custody.More >>
Two brothers with a history of drug arrests and suspected ties to a neighborhood gang each face 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder in a shooting spree that brought a sudden bloody end to a Mother's Day parade in...More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:14:03 GMT
Miss America 2013 and Opelika native Mallory Hagan made her way back home to celebrate her new title. Wednesday, Hagan took a tour of her alma mater Opelika High School to see what changes are takingMore >>
Miss America 2013 and Opelika native Mallory Hagan made her way back home to celebrate her new title.
Wednesday, Hagan took a tour of her alma mater Opelika High School to see what changes are taking place.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:33:21 GMT
Even though people across the nation have been lining up to buy tickets, nobody matched the winning numbers for the jackpot. The grand prize is now $550 million, which is $37 million away from the record. AMore >>
Even though people across the nation have been lining up to buy tickets, nobody matched the winning numbers for the jackpot. The grand prize is now $550 million, which is $37 million away from the record. AMore >>
Faced with a trio of controversies, President Barack Obama is trying to halt a perception spreading among both White House opponents and allies that he has been passive and disengaged as unexpected developments...More >>
President Barack Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid controversies hammering the White House, named a temporary chief for the scandal-marred Internal Revenue Service Thursday and pressed Congress to approve new...More >>
A powerful explosion has shaken buildings in Kabul and smoke is billowing east of the Afghan capital.More >>
A suicide car bombing tore through a U.S. convoy in Kabul on Thursday, killing at least 15 people including six Americans in a blast so powerful it rattled the other side of the Afghan capital. U.S. soldiers rushed to help,...More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:29:40 GMT
BOSTON (RNN) – On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon. TheMore >>
On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line because of the terrorist attack to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:21:30 GMT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (WFTV/CNN) - Disney World is the place where dreams come true, but sometimes waiting is the hardest part. According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parentsMore >>
According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents may be taking the FastPass to an extreme.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:13:06 GMT
(RNN) – David Beckham, the most recognizable soccer player to U.S. audiences since Pele, will retire at the end of the season. Beckham, 38, has been playing in France for Paris St.-Germain and donatingMore >>
David Beckham announced he is retiring from soccer.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:53:38 GMT
Victoria Owens, 52, source: Phenix City Police
Police say a woman walked into a Ladonia Piggly Wiggly with a plan to get free beer. But as she soon found out, the plan was doomed to fail, and the situation quickly got out of control. News LeaderMore >>
Police say a woman walked into a Ladonia Piggly Wiggly with a plan to get free beer. But as she soon found out, the plan was doomed to fail, and the situation quickly got out of control. News LeaderMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:47 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:47:07 GMT
We're pleased to report five of the pets we showcased last week were adopted or placed in rescue groups. Three cats are still available, and it's urgent they find a home soon.
We're pleased to report five of the pets we showcased last week were adopted or placed in rescue groups. Three cats are still available, and it's urgent they find a home soon.
Here's a look at this week's pets that are in need of your help:More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:41 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:41:08 GMT
A Muscogee County grand jury came to a decision Tuesday afternoon in a 2011 case where two men were gunned down by a Columbus police officer after a bank robbery. Officer Vincent Lockhart Jr. testifiedMore >>
After a nearly five hours of testimony, the grand jury exonerated Officer Vincent Lockhart Jr. of any criminal wrongdoing.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:19 AM EDT2013-05-15 04:19:00 GMT
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Department of Public Safety and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety are teaming up to fight drinking and driving…but not just on More >>
Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Department of Public Safety and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety are teaming up to fight drinking and driving…but not just on the roadways.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:07:41 GMT
Columbus mayor Teresa Tomlinson told News Leader 9's Roslyn Giles in an exclusive interview that the allegations made against police chief Ricky Boren are false.More >>
Columbus mayor Teresa Tomlinson told News Leader 9's Roslyn Giles in an exclusive interview that the allegations made against police chief Ricky Boren are false.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:08:36 GMT
Over the next three weeks, twelve men from Columbus will be raising funds for the Children's Miracle Network. They're called Scott's Miracle Riders, and they left Friday morning for a 9,000 mile trip More >>
Over the next three weeks, twelve men from Columbus will be raising funds for the Children's Miracle Network. They're called Scott's Miracle Riders, and they left Friday morning for a 9,000 mile trip through 48 states at noon. More >>
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.More >>
Less than 10 months after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory once again.More >>
Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent more than 60 people to Connecticut hospitals, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested...More >>
Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent more than 60 people to the hospital, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested Northeast Corridor.More >>
A pair of tamed but persistent wildfires still burned in the hills and mountains around Interstate 5 after a wild week of burning brush in the area north of Los Angeles.More >>
A pair of tamed but persistent wildfires still burned in the hills and mountains around Interstate 5 after a wild week of burning brush in the area north of Los Angeles.More >>
A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut, and there are preliminary reports of injuries.More >>
Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.More >>
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.More >>
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:21:30 GMT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (WFTV/CNN) - Disney World is the place where dreams come true, but sometimes waiting is the hardest part. According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parentsMore >>
According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents may be taking the FastPass to an extreme.More >>
Although you can't permanently change your scalp's composition or your hair type, there are a few things you can do to help control oil and get hair that looks fresh and healthy.More >>
Although you can't permanently change your scalp's composition or your hair type, there are a few things you can do to help control oil and get hair that looks fresh and healthy.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:22 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:22:42 GMT
JOHNSTOWN, PA (WTAJ/CNN) - A bus driver in Pennsylvania got an unexpected passenger on his route earlier this week. A scared deer crashed through his windshield and had a panic attack as it tried to escape.More >>
A scared deer crashed through his windshield and had a panic attack as it tried to escape.More >>
Donald Trump is in court in Chicago this week for a civil trial for reneging on a profit-sharing deal with investors in his Trump International Hotel & Tower condo skyscraper.More >>
Donald Trump is in court in Chicago this week for a civil trial for reneging on a profit-sharing deal with investors in his Trump International Hotel & Tower condo skyscraper.More >>
Win a "Once In a Lifetime VIP Fishing Trip" with a FLW Pro Angler on Lake Eufaula! The winner and a guest can chose to fish on Saturday, May 18 or Sunday, May 19.More >>
Win a "Once In a Lifetime VIP Fishing Trip" with a FLW Pro Angler on Lake Eufaula! The winner and a guest can chose to fish on Saturday, May 18 or Sunday, May 19.More >>
WTVM News Leader 9 believes our responsibility to educate and inform the community is one of the most important commitments we have! In keeping with this belief, we bring you Live Smart.More >>
Forms, tips and more to help you through tax season.More >>
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The 85th Oscars are more than just the popular TV awards show. We have gathered some interesting facts about the Academy and what could be considered their biggest fundraiser of the year.More >>
The 85th Oscars are more than just the popular TV awards show. We've gathered some interesting facts about the Academy and the popular Academy Awards to prepare you for the film industry's biggest night of the year.More >>
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website, announced the winners of its 2013 Travelers' Choice Beaches Awards, based on feedback from millions of travelers.More >>
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website, announced the winners of its 2013 Travelers' Choice Beaches Awards, based on feedback from millions of travelers.More >>
A group in Congress was tasked with keeping everyone's worst nightmare from turning into reality. More >>
The anguish over what will happen if sequester cuts go into effect belies the fact that the issue never had to get this far. A group in Congress was tasked with keeping everyone's worst nightmare from turning into reality.More >>
Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.More >>
Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.More >>
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