Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:32 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:32:30 GMT
May 23, 2012 is qualifying day and candidates are getting their paperwork together to be eligible to run for office in Muscogee County. The three candidates running for sheriff spoke with news leaderMore >>
The three candidates running for sheriff spoke with News Leader 9 and they say they're the best man or woman for the job.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:45:25 GMT
The Medical Center now has a new president and CEO. Ryan Chandler has accepted the position as chief of the hospital. He is expected to start his new position on June 25.More >>
The Medical Center now has a new president and CEO. Ryan Chandler has accepted the position as chief of the hospital. He is expected to start his new position on June 25.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:45:04 GMT
Auburn police responded to the Twin Creeks subdivision around at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night after learning the woman who lived inside a home on Jennifer Drive had fallen from a two-story balcony.More >>
Auburn police responded to the Twin Creeks subdivision around at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night after learning the woman who lived inside a home on Jennifer Drive had fallen from a two-story balcony.More >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
Jennifer Long's face was calm as she entered recorder's court Saturday morning. She had the support of her attorney and what appeared to be family members. Long entered a plea of not guilty to murder.
This tragic story began on Sunday January 29th when Columbus Dispatch received a call about an unresponsive 18=month-old baby girl named Alexis Long.
She was immediately air-lifted and checked into Egleston Hospital in Atlanta. Unfortunately, baby Alexis would not check out. She died at the hospital the next day.
Two days later her parents Jennifer and Timothy Long were arrested in connection with her death.
Investigators said in court that during their investigation they recovered a damaged changing table from the Long's home in Columbus. Detective Knight with Columbus Police Department said in court Saturday morning that Timothy Long told police in a statement baby Alexis had a temper tantrum after a long trip.
He also told police his wife threw baby Alexis on the changing table. Alexis stopped crying then Jennifer put the baby on the floor.
Detective Knight says the baby suffered from moderate to large tissue swelling to the back of the head. The autopsy report was completed on Alexis Long and the baby's death was ruled as a homicide.
The case has been bound over to Superior Court and Jennifer Long is being held in the Muscogee County Jail with no bond.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:26 AM EDT2012-05-23 12:26:26 GMT
A very big congratulation is in order for a Columbus family who just brought home a big bundle of joy. He's bigger than a sack of potatoes, and even your average sized watermelon. "We were expecting himMore >>
A very big congratulation is in order for a Columbus family who just brought home a big bundle of joy. He's bigger than a sack of potatoes, and even your average sized watermelon.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:03 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:03:23 GMT
The accident happened at Highway 80 and Flournoy Road. It is not clear at this time where the teens were going or coming from when the accident occurred. More >>
The accident happened at Highway 80 and Flournoy Road. It is not clear at this time where the teens were going or coming from when the accident occurred. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:19 AM EDT2012-05-23 06:19:46 GMT
Columbus Hazmat crews are working to remove non-hazardous materials from a trailer that overturned on Highway 80 West near Pratt and Whitney around 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. More >>
Columbus Hazmat crews are working to remove non-hazardous materials from a trailer that overturned on Highway 80 West near Pratt and Whitney around 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:21 AM EDT2012-05-23 12:21:28 GMT
By this time next year the City Mills Dam will be taken down, an entrance will be installed to the course, and rapids will be crashing into one another as folks from all over the country jump into the water. More >>
By this time next year the City Mills Dam will be taken down, an entrance will be installed to the course, and rapids will be crashing into one another as folks from all over the country jump into the water. More >>
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