Thursday, May 23 2013 1:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:56:18 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. More >>
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 have been mixed reviews on the decision, and News Leader 9 has been investigating the circumstances behind Watkins' departure from Randolph County in January.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:42:01 GMT
It was a time for celebration at Ft. Benning as 59 WHINSEC (Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation) students received their diplomas.More >>
It was a time for celebration at Ft. Benning as 59 WHINSEC (Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation) students received their diplomas.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:41:05 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 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:36:00 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.
However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor that will help doctors go from hours to minutes in identifying super bacteria like MRSA, a type of staph bacteria that can cause deadly skin infections.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:25:00 GMT
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! More >>
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! We learned that some of us are young at heart... others, not so much.More >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
Formally known as WHINSEC the School of the Americas trains soldiers for war, but longtime protesters like Jake Weinstein say the school trains soldiers to torture innocent people.
"The United States uses military force to kind of enforce greed without any consideration of the consequences in terms of death and massacres and tortures for peoples in other places in the world," Weinstein said.
Ricky Ortiz is on his first trip to the Fountain City, joining thousands in a protest to close the school. "It's something that I enjoy doing and it's a part of the whole process, something that I can really get my hands dirty with," Ortiz said.
Lee Rials with WHINSEC told us Wednesday that the school does nothing but instruct soldiers in proper combat and does not partake in torture training methods.
"When you use color, when you use images, when you use movement and music it attracts people and it makes you want to find out what that message is," Ortiz said.
Each puppet and figure has symbolic connections to those who lost their lives at the hands of torturers who were allegedly trained at WHINSEC. While it's just the beginning of this year's efforts these protesters are looking forward for their chance to let their voices be heard.
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:56:18 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. More >>
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 have been mixed reviews on the decision, and News Leader 9 has been investigating the circumstances behind Watkins' departure from Randolph County in January.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:41:05 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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