Thursday, May 24 2012 6:24 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:24:17 GMT
A gas leak caused rush hour chaos in and around Buena Vista Road this afternoon. It happened just after 4 p.m. News Leader 9 has learned the traffic is blocked from Blanford Avenue to Buena Vista RoadMore >>
Crews are still on the scene of a gas leak in Columbus trying to fix a main break. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:13 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:13:03 GMT
Harris County Sheriff's deputies didn't have to go undercover for their latest bust of sexual predators.More >>
Harris County Sheriff's deputies didn't have to go undercover for their latest bust of sexual predators. The tip came from a local parent who found her 15 year old on the website DateHookUp.com.
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:50 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:50:06 GMT
A man featured on News Leader 9's weekly segment Area's Most Wanted turned himself in Thursday morning after he saw himself on television. More >>
A man featured on News Leader 9's weekly segment Area's Most Wanted turned himself in Thursday morning after he saw himself on television. More >>
By BOB JOHNSON Associated Press
A bill to ban drivers from sending or reading text messages while operating a motor vehicle is expected to come up for debate shortly after the House comes into session Tuesday afternoon.
The traffic safety measure has been introduced for several years by Republican Rep. Jim McClendon of Springville. Last session it passed the House, but died in the Senate.
McClendon says he believes texting is a major distraction for drivers and banning texting and driving would save lives. But some legislators have expressed concern that it would be difficult for law enforcement officers to enforce the ban.
The bill calls for fining drivers $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense and $75 the third time caught texting while driving.
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Thursday, May 24 2012 4:27 PM EDT2012-05-24 20:27:45 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 >>
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.
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 17:44:58 GMT
After gaining permission from the landowner, friends and family gathered Wednesday to take down the tree that was a constant reminder of the spot where two east Alabama teenage girls died. More >>
After gaining permission from the landowner, friends and family gathered Wednesday to take down the tree that was a constant reminder of the spot where two east Alabama teenage girls died. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:13 PM EDT2012-05-24 16:13:17 GMT
A child who was hit by an SUV in south Columbus was transferred from the Columbus Medical Center to another facility for treatment. However, officials have not released where she was taken. More >>
A child who was hit by an SUV in south Columbus was transferred from the Columbus Medical Center to another facility for treatment. However, officials have not released where she was taken. 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 >>
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