Thursday, May 23 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:41:48 GMT
This letter released to Muscogee County Sheriff's office employees Wednesday raised concern to many in that department, in particular pregnant women.More >>
This letter released to Muscogee County Sheriff's office employees Wednesday raised concern to many in that department, in particular pregnant women.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:36:01 GMT
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment. However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor thatMore >>
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:30:09 GMT
As millions of Americans focus their attention on the devastation in Oklahoma, many will feel compelled to reach out and help. But sometimes, in massive recovery efforts, people's good intentions can turnMore >>
As millions of Americans focus their attention on the devastation in Oklahoma, many will feel compelled to reach out and help.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:25:47 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 >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
The Columbus Police Department says four men are behind bars after terrorizing parts of the city in numerous crime escapades. The robberies happened at various locations throughout the city. Some of the robberies were hijackings involving handguns, rifles and shotguns.
Two other suspects, 17-year-old Iman Deloach and 18-year-old Anthony Jones, are also in police custody in connection with the outbreak of robberies and hijackings.
Dearius Ransom was charged with 39 felonies - including several counts of armed robbery, hijacking, aggravated assault and several firearms charges.
Joshua Dodson was charged with 35 felonies - including felonies including several counts of armed robbery, hijacking, aggravated assault and several firearms charges.
Iman Deloach was charged with 32 felonies - including several counts of armed robbery, hijacking, aggravated assault and several firearms charges.
Anthony Jones Jr., was charged with 3 felonies, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Investigators told News Leader 9 they hope to identify additional suspects in connection with these crime sprees. They also hope that by releasing the suspects' photos those who were victimized in other crimes may help in clearing other robberies.
Anyone with information is asked to call Columbus police at (706) 653-3400.
Details of some of the robberies
June 1 - Police told News Leader 9 there were four armed robberies in different parts of Columbus. Two of the robberies were on the north side of town – one in east Columbus, and one in north east Columbus.
Investigators said the victims' descriptions of the suspects matched. Victims described the suspects as armed with a handgun, rifle and shotgun. The suspects fled each crime scene in a dark colored SUV. The four robberies happened between 2:50 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. One of the victims was shot in the shoulder by a passenger in the SUV.
June 2 - Investigators said the next day three more armed robberies occurred between the hours of 3:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. An officer spotted the SUV in question around 5:30 a.m. The officer got behind the black SUV, which fled the scene after spotting the officer.
The officer was able to get a tag number and discovered that the SUV, a Pontiac Torrent, was reported stolen in Marion County, GA.
June 5 - Police said a woman was hijacked at a lounge on Victory Drive. Her vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra, was taken by a suspect and a second suspect fled on foot.
An officer chased the car down until it wrecked on Hawaii Way. Police arrested Deloach on the scene. Jones was arrest on June 11 for being part of the group.
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 >>
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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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:44:09 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 >>
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Monday, May 20 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:28:09 GMT
It's a battle that Talbot County residents along Highway 208 say they've been complaining about for years. They say John Weaver can't afford to feed his horses, so he lets them starve to death. An openMore >>
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:38:56 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 >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:41:48 GMT
This letter released to Muscogee County Sheriff's office employees Wednesday raised concern to many in that department, in particular pregnant women.More >>
This letter released to Muscogee County Sheriff's office employees Wednesday raised concern to many in that department, in particular pregnant women.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:59:06 GMT
(WTVM) -- Scott Ressmeyer and the 11 other Miracle Riders have been on a 21-day cross-country trek to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network at the Medical Center. On Friday, May 24,More >>
Scott Ressmeyer and the 11 other Miracle Riders have been on a 21-day cross-country trek to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network at the Medical Center.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:00:16 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?
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