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Be on the lookout for pink eye in your children
Be on the lookout for pink eye in your children
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 AM EDT2013-05-25 10:27:01 GMT
The word from Columbus Regional Medical Center is more children are visiting the doctor's office...all because of pink eye.More >>
The word from Columbus Regional Medical Center is more children are visiting the doctor's office...all because of pink eye.More >>
GM recalling Cadillac SUVs, wheels may fall off
GM recalling Cadillac SUVs, wheels may fall off
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 2:28 AM EDT2013-05-25 06:28:01 GMT
General Motors is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels could fall off.More >>
General Motors is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels could fall off.More >>
SPECIAL REPORT: Key to Danger
SPECIAL REPORT: Key to Danger
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 1:22 AM EDT2013-05-25 05:22:07 GMT
Most people don't consider that the key to your home could be the key to danger. When you buy a mass produced lock there are very good chances that someone else has the key to your home!More >>
Most people don't consider that the key to your home could be the key to danger. When you buy a mass produced lock there are very good chances that someone else has the key to your home!More >>
Ricardo Strozier pleads guilty to gruesome murder of radio DJ Heath Jackson
Ricardo Strozier pleads guilty to gruesome murder of radio DJ Heath Jackson
Ricardo Strozier pleads guilty to gruesome murder of radio DJ Heath Jackson
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:33:02 GMT
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. District attorneyMore >>
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. More >>
Survey: Diners underestimate calories in fast food meals
Survey: Diners underestimate calories in fast food meals
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:14:15 GMT
Just how many calories are in a Big Mac or a Double Whopper? A new study finds that diners are eating way more calories in their fast food meals than they realize. 3,400 teens and adults were surveyedMore >>
Just how many calories are in a Big Mac or a Double Whopper? A new study finds that diners are eating way more calories in their fast food meals than they realize. 3,400 teens and adults were surveyedMore >>

New, Expanding Industries

Weidmann

U.S.based multi-component, injection-molded plastics applications

39 Jobs

$15,000,000 investment

Arkal Automotive USA, Inc.

Israeli based automotive plastics manufacturer

25 Jobs

$7,200,000 investment

HPM Alabama Corp.

Korean based resin material manufacturer

30 Jobs

$9,250,000 investment

SCA, Inc.

Korean-based automotive plastics manufacturer

200 Jobs

$16,800,000 investment

SiO2 Medical Products, Inc.

U.S. based producer of medical plastics packaging

300 Jobs

$86,500,000 capital investment

GE Aviation

U.S. based producer of aircraft components

400 Jobs

$50,000,000 investment

Pyongsan America, Inc.

Korean-based automotive plastics manufacturer

100 Jobs

$5,000,000 investment

Industrial Growth Totals

Total Companies: 2010: 43 - 2012: 55

Total Jobs: 2010: 3,589 - 2012: 4,675

Total Jobs Announced: 2010 - 12: 1,372

Total Capital Investment: 2010 - 12: $265,537,531

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Credit cards compromised at Callaway Gardens
Credit cards compromised at Callaway Gardens
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:52:34 GMT
Anyone who has visited Callaway Gardens prior to May 24, 2013 may have had their credit card information compromised. A credit card processing company notified multiple companies, including Callaway Gardens,More >>
Anyone who has visited Callaway Gardens prior to May 24, 2013 may have had their credit card information compromised. A credit card processing company notified multiple companies, including Callaway Gardens,More >>
Ricardo Strozier pleads guilty to gruesome murder of radio DJ Heath Jackson
Ricardo Strozier pleads guilty to gruesome murder of radio DJ Heath Jackson
Ricardo Strozier pleads guilty to gruesome murder of radio DJ Heath Jackson
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:33:02 GMT
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. District attorneyMore >>
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. More >>
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Haunting in Harris County: The Heidi Wyrick Story
Haunting in Harris County: The Heidi Wyrick Story
Updated: Friday, April 17 2009 6:23 PM EDT2009-04-17 23:23:41 GMT
Many of you have heard Heidi's story before... Her haunting experiences as a child in the family's Ellerslie home has been one of the Valley's local legends for the past twenty years. Because of her infamous story and the notoriety that came with it, growing up for this girl was anything but ordinary.More >>
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....More >>
Parents of gay, underage daughter defend position after being labeled "gay bashers"
Parents of gay, underage daughter defend position after being labeled "gay bashers"
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:36:47 GMT
A Florida family is speaking out after their daughter becomes involved in a same sex battery case.Laurie and Jim Smith say they are being labeled as gay bashers, but claim their issue is not with the homosexuality,More >>
A Florida family is speaking out after their daughter becomes involved in a same sex battery case.Laurie and Jim Smith say they are being labeled as gay bashers, but claim their issue is not with the homosexuality,More >>
Shoplifting Centerville mom runs over 4 year old during getaway
Shoplifting Centerville mom runs over 4 year old during getaway
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:54:31 GMT
25 year old Arkebia Albury will face more than just a misdemeanor after shoplifting from Centerville Galleria last night. The Macon mom also ran over her 4 year old son during the getaway. CentervilleMore >>
25 year old Arkebia Albury will face more than just a misdemeanor after shoplifting from Centerville Galleria last night. The Macon mom also ran over her 4 year old son during the getaway. CentervilleMore >>
CSU student finds another student dead in her dorm room.
CSU student finds another student dead in her dorm room.
Updated: Saturday, April 27 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-04-27 21:08:46 GMT
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. Public Relation's director John Lester told News Leader 9, Giselle Ortiz, 19, was found dead inside her dorm room.More >>
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. More >>
Changes coming to Alabama gun laws
Changes coming to Alabama gun laws
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:05 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 >>
Be on the lookout for pink eye in your children
Be on the lookout for pink eye in your children
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 AM EDT2013-05-25 10:27:01 GMT
The word from Columbus Regional Medical Center is more children are visiting the doctor's office...all because of pink eye.More >>
The word from Columbus Regional Medical Center is more children are visiting the doctor's office...all because of pink eye.More >>
Local pharmacy technician wins national award
Local pharmacy technician wins national award
Updated: Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:50 AM EDT2013-04-30 09:50:08 GMT
One local Wal-Mart pharmacist on Buena Vista Road was surprised Monday when she was named the best Wal-Mart pharmacy technician in the nation. More >>
One local Wal-Mart pharmacist on Buena Vista Road was surprised Monday when she was named the best Wal-Mart pharmacy technician in the nation. More >>

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