Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:28:08 GMT
As rescue workers continue to sift through debris searching for survivors all over Oklahoma, News Leader 9 spoke with local officials in the Valley who say they are taking measures to try to prevent More >>
As rescue workers continue to sift through debris searching for survivors all over Oklahoma, News Leader 9 spoke with local officials in the Valley who say they are taking measures to try to prevent the same thing from happening here.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:21:01 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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:08:08 GMT
Tuesday, St. Francis Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of their facility after completing construction to the building, which began in 2010.More >>
Tuesday, St. Francis Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of their facility after completing construction to the building, which began in 2010.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:00:10 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?
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:59:09 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 >>
PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM) -
The Justice Department announced it will monitor municipal elections Tuesday Aug. 28 in Lanett, Reform and Phenix City to ensure compliance with the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
The Justice Department said it is assigning federal observers to polling places in the three towns.
The Voting Rights Act prohibits discrimination in elections based on race, color or membership in a minority language group. The Justice Department said people can file complaints about discriminatory voting practices by calling toll free 1-800-253-3931.
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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 >>
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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:35:17 GMT
Only one person may have won the Powerball Jackpot Saturday, but there are several million dollar winners scattered across the country, including a lucky winner in Columbus. More >>
Only one person may have won the Powerball Jackpot Saturday, but there are several million dollar winners scattered across the country, including a lucky winner in Columbus. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:00:10 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?
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:30:09 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.
But sometimes, in massive recovery efforts, people's good intentions can turn into a burden for workers in the trenches.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:24:05 GMT
A Cusseta family told News Leader 9 they are living in fear after a man walked inside their vacant rental property, held them at gunpoint, and threatened to kill them.More >>
A Cusseta family told News Leader 9 they are living in fear after a man walked inside their vacant rental property, held them at gunpoint, and threatened to kill them.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:56:00 GMT
If the thought of flipping out of a raft into the Chattahoochee River is what's keeping you from experiencing Columbus' whitewater rafting course...just ask raft guide trainee Hunter Price.More >>
If the thought of flipping out of a raft into the Chattahoochee River is what's keeping you from experiencing Columbus' whitewater rafting course...just ask raft guide trainee Hunter Price.More >>
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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:44:06 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 >>
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 big – bundle of joy arrived.More >>