Saturday, July 21 2012 9:31 AM EDT2012-07-21 13:31:49 GMT
A man accused of taking the life of a Columbus DJ appeared in Muscogee Superior Court Friday afternoon. Ricardo Strozier, 23, is accused of breaking into the home of 25-year-old Heath Jackson and shootingMore >>
A man accused of taking the life of a Columbus DJ appeared in Muscogee Superior Court Friday afternoon. Ricardo Strozier, 23, is accused of breaking into the home of 25-year-old Heath Jackson and shooting him to death in his 1667 Cater Ave. homeMore >>
Thursday, September 9 2010 11:09 AM EDT2010-09-09 16:09:37 GMT
Twenty-five-year-old David Heath Jackson was known to many in Columbus as simply, Heath, the morning radio personality and program director at WBOJ 88.5 The Truth.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:32:38 GMT
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. There's been mixedMore >>
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. There's been mixedMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:24:09 GMT
A Cusseta family told News Leader 9 they are living in fear after a man walked inside their vacant rental property, held them at gunpoint, and threatened to kill them.More >>
A Cusseta family told News Leader 9 they are living in fear after a man walked inside their vacant rental property, held them at gunpoint, and threatened to kill them.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:16:02 GMT
Ft. Benning handed out honors Tuesday to Army Rangers from the 3rd Battalion Unit. The men were recognized for their combat actions while deployed in Afghanistan over the last year.More >>
Ft. Benning handed out honors Tuesday to Army Rangers from the 3rd Battalion Unit.
The men were recognized for their combat actions while deployed in Afghanistan over the last year. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:51:18 GMT
The American Cancer Society celebrates its 100 birthday on Wednesday May 22! The organization proudly says they have been leading the way to transform cancer from deadly to treatable for a century. OnMore >>
The American Cancer Society celebrates its 100 birthday on Wednesday May 22! The organization proudly says they have been leading the way to transform cancer from deadly to treatable for a century. OnMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -- The man accused of murdering local radio personality Heath Jackson, 25, now faces new charges.
Columbus police have tied Ricardo Strozier to another burglary in the city. They say this burglary happened on August 6th in the 4200 block of 15th avenue, which is below Manchester Expressway.
In this case, investigators say the burglar surprised the homeowner, tied him up and stole his belongings. Detectives say the victim identified Strozier as the man who broke into his house.
The new charges he faces are armed robbery, burglary, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
He's scheduled to appear in recorder's court on these new charges Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Man accused of murdering local DJ faces new chargesMore>>
Thursday, June 21 2012 10:48 AM EDT2012-06-21 14:48:08 GMT
News Leader 9 has learned the man accused of killing a Columbus radio DJ will not returning to a courtroom Thursday. Ricardo Strozier is accused of breaking into the home of Heath Jackson and shootingMore >>
News Leader 9 has learned the man accused of killing a Columbus radio DJ will not returning to a courtroom Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:21:05 GMT
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:44:08 GMT
It's not every day a baby is born weighing more than a sack of potatoes, or even your average sized watermelon. But for one Columbus family it's been a year since their little – or shall we say bigMore >>
It's not every day a baby is born weighing more than a sack of potatoes, or even your average sized watermelon. But for one Columbus family it's been a year since their little – or shall we say big – bundle of joy arrived.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:24:09 GMT
A Cusseta family told News Leader 9 they are living in fear after a man walked inside their vacant rental property, held them at gunpoint, and threatened to kill them.More >>
A Cusseta family told News Leader 9 they are living in fear after a man walked inside their vacant rental property, held them at gunpoint, and threatened to kill them.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:00:17 GMT
After much debate and a unanimous vote from the board, Edgewood Elementary and Marshall Middle schools will close their doors for the final time next Friday. But what happens after next week?
After much debate and a unanimous vote from the board, Edgewood Elementary and Marshall Middle schools will close their doors for the final time next Friday. But what happens after next week?
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:16:02 GMT
Ft. Benning handed out honors Tuesday to Army Rangers from the 3rd Battalion Unit. The men were recognized for their combat actions while deployed in Afghanistan over the last year.More >>
Ft. Benning handed out honors Tuesday to Army Rangers from the 3rd Battalion Unit.
The men were recognized for their combat actions while deployed in Afghanistan over the last year. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:21:12 GMT
(RNN) - British officials are saying one man is dead and two others were injured in a possible terrorist attack in London on Wednesday.According to BBC News, eyewitnesses said man was attacked in a streetMore >>
One man is dead after two men attacked him in broad daylight with knives and meat cleavers. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:35:17 GMT
Only one person may have won the Powerball Jackpot Saturday, but there are several million dollar winners scattered across the country, including a lucky winner in Columbus. More >>
Only one person may have won the Powerball Jackpot Saturday, but there are several million dollar winners scattered across the country, including a lucky winner in Columbus. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:08:08 GMT
Tuesday, St. Francis Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of their facility after completing construction to the building, which began in 2010.More >>
Tuesday, St. Francis Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of their facility after completing construction to the building, which began in 2010.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:28:03 GMT
As rescue workers continue to sift through debris searching for survivors all over Oklahoma, News Leader 9 spoke with local officials in the Valley who say they are taking measures to try to prevent More >>
As rescue workers continue to sift through debris searching for survivors all over Oklahoma, News Leader 9 spoke with local officials in the Valley who say they are taking measures to try to prevent the same thing from happening here.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:56:54 GMT
(RNN) – Of the 24 killed in the EF-5 tornado that decimated Moore, OK, 10 are children - two of which are infants according to a release by the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office. All the childrenMore >>
Six people are still unaccounted for in Moore, OK. Ten children, which includes two infants, were killed by the EF-5 tornado, according to the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office.More >>