Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:34:12 GMT
We have more details on the abandoned warehouse fire in Columbus last month that sent two firefighters to the hospital. Chief Ricky Shores tells News Leader 9 that Chris Burris is back at work and DavidMore >>
We have more details on the abandoned warehouse fire in Columbus last month that sent two firefighters to the hospital. Chief Ricky Shores tells News Leader 9 that Chris Burris is back at work and David Smith is still recovering from injuries.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:30:06 GMT
Paying your plastic on time may pay off because if you do, some credit card companies think you deserve a reward. It's just one type of financial treat they are using to lure you into getting a new creditMore >>
Paying your plastic on time may pay off because if you do, some credit card companies think you deserve a reward.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:32:57 GMT
While riding his bike down Morris Road Roger passes this site every day, it's the proposed area where a new metal recycling plant is slated to be built completely revamping this once thriving communityMore >>
While riding his bike down Morris Road Roger passes this site every day, it's the proposed area where a new metal recycling plant is slated to be built completely revamping this once thriving communityMore >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
A Columbus radio talk show host and several pastors went before city council Tuesday to get support for putting prayer back in schools.
It's been nearly 50 years since prayer and bible classes were allowed to be taught in schools across the state of Georgia. Paul Voorhees along with several pastors asked Columbus City Council members to support their efforts to put Bible classes and prayer back in schools.
Voorhees, a local business owner and chaplain says, "We are not asking them to do anything other than give us their blessing and get it on a state ballot, we would like the people of the state of Georgia to vote if they want bible study and prayer in our schools."
Voorhees is leading what he and other pastors call a movement. "We are going to bring a proposal to the state of Georgia to put it on the ballot and allow local school districts to vote in favor of school prayer and study the Bible in our schools."
A group of more than 20 people made their case before council Tuesday night. Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson thanked the group for their initiative and Bibles that they provided for the mayor and council members.
Muscogee County School Board Policy says that teachers and school administrators cannot regulate whether or not students use their designated moment of silence for prayer.
No decision was made but Mayor Tomlinson said she and the council would review the material and then decide whether or not they will extend their support.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:20:32 GMT
An 11 year old Columbus girl wanted to do something special to support our troops fighting overseas, so she wrote a letter to a soldier in Afghanistan.More >>
An 11 year old Columbus girl wanted to do something special to support our troops fighting overseas, so she wrote a letter to a soldier in Afghanistan. On Father's Day, she found out just how much that simple gesture meant to the sergeant who received it.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:39:33 GMT
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Authorities have confirmed that a maintenance crew was digging in the area near Bradley Rd. and River Rd. when they uncovered homemade explosive devices.More >>
Authorities have confirmed that a maintenance crew was digging in the area near Bradley Rd. and River Rd. when they uncovered homemade explosive devices.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:35:34 GMT
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a Missing Child Media Alert after a 2-month-old baby was allegedly taken by a 14-year-old girl early Monday morning from Birmingham. Police say 2-month-oldMore >>
Birmingham Police have confirmed that missing infant De'Anthony Kelly and his abductor, Dor'Sayde Gathright were located in Dallas, Texas Tuesday night, and were taken into custody without incident. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:54:56 GMT
32 year old Demetria Porter was charged with murder and first degree cruelty to a child in just the last hour, after a baby she was keeping died. An autopsy performed on Ja'Kobian Davis today at theMore >>
32 year old Demetria Porter was charged with murder and first degree cruelty to a child in just the last hour, after a baby she was keeping died.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeMore >>
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:35:49 GMT
A dog battling cancer managed to hang on long enough to see her owner return from a deployment overseas. According to Jennifer Ralston's YouTube channel, Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, wasMore >>
Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, was diagnosed with oral melanoma just a month after her owner, Eric, was deployed overseas.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:59:19 GMT
LYNCHBURG, VA (RNN) – Kimberly Burke is used to capturing emotion. As a wedding photographer, she has an eye for tender moments, like the photo she snapped of a Marine and his bride praying that has goneMore >>
A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:30:06 GMT
Paying your plastic on time may pay off because if you do, some credit card companies think you deserve a reward. It's just one type of financial treat they are using to lure you into getting a new creditMore >>
Paying your plastic on time may pay off because if you do, some credit card companies think you deserve a reward.More >>
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