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It's a sad day for the members of 4th Street Baptist Church and also for the parishioners of Hope Good Baptist Church in Phenix City. More >>
It's a sad day for the members of 4th Street Baptist Church and also for the parishioners of Hope Good Baptist Church in Phenix City. Their pastor of more than 50 years has gone home as they would say in the Baptist church.More >>
Tuesday, November 13 2012 6:06 PM EST2012-11-13 23:06:03 GMT
Pastor J.H. Flakes, Jr. died Monday morning at the age of 78. Flakes was a notable community leader and a longtime pastor at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus. More >>
Pastor J.H. Flakes, Jr. died Monday morning at the age of 78. Flakes was a notable community leader and a longtime pastor at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus. More >>
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Pastor J.H. Flakes has stood at the helm of Fourth Street Baptist Church for half a century. He has literally seen and done it all in his lifetime, never forgetting what brought him to Columbus in the late 1950s.More >>
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Shana Young has lived in Columbus for quite some time she remembers when uptown used to be downtown and it wasn't the heavily populated place it is today. She believes a lot of that is because of ColumbusMore >>
Shana Young has lived in Columbus for quite some time she remembers when uptown used to be downtown and it wasn't the heavily populated place it is today. She believes a lot of that is because of ColumbusMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:46 AM EDT2013-05-18 08:46:00 GMT
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Saturday, May 18 2013 3:57 AM EDT2013-05-18 07:57:04 GMT
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Saturday, May 18 2013 1:40 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:40:04 GMT
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Saturday, May 18 2013 1:36 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:36:05 GMT
Oftentimes when we think about our military, we think about the soldiers making a huge sacrifice: the deployments, the many moves, the separations and the heartfelt homecomings. More >>
Oftentimes when we think about our military, we think about the soldiers making a huge sacrifice: the deployments, the many moves, the separations and the heartfelt homecomings.
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PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM) -
The body of one of the most well-known pastors in our area was lying in repose Thursday at the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Phenix City.
The Reverend J.H. Flakes Jr. began working at that church nearly 50 years ago and has since moved to lead congregations in the Columbus area at the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church.
Hundreds came out to see his body and remember the beloved community leader, including some longtime church members who knew him personally.
"He loved us and catered to all of us. Most of the deacons here now are deacons he raised and baptized and ordained as deacons," said Virginia Williams.
Pastor Flakes remained in state at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church until 8 a.m. Friday and following a brief memorial service.
His body was move to the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church where his funeral was held.
We'll have a full report of the day's events on News Leader 9 at Five.
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:40 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:40:04 GMT
Have you seen "Molly?"She's popular, illegal, and very dangerous; although her name sounds innocent, she's far from it. You find her in clubs, music, and right here in the Chattahoochee Valley.More >>
Have you seen "Molly?"She's popular, illegal, and very dangerous; although her name sounds innocent, she's far from it. You find her in clubs, music, and right here in the Chattahoochee Valley. We set out to find "Molly" and expose her for what she really is. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:39:08 GMT
A former Columbus police officer who resigned last week for falsely accusing Chief Ricky Boren of using a racial slur was suspended six years ago for making discriminatory remarks.More >>
A former Columbus police officer who resigned last week for falsely accusing Chief Ricky Boren of using a racial slur was suspended six years ago for making discriminatory remarks.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:04 GMT
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Friday, May 17 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:29:03 GMT
After several calls and emails about prison garbage workers eating and searching through trash in Muscogee County, News Leader 9 launched an investigation.More >>
After several calls and emails about prison garbage workers eating and searching through trash in Muscogee County, News Leader 9 launched an investigation.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:12:11 GMT
Shana Young has lived in Columbus for quite some time she remembers when uptown used to be downtown and it wasn't the heavily populated place it is today. She believes a lot of that is because of ColumbusMore >>
Shana Young has lived in Columbus for quite some time she remembers when uptown used to be downtown and it wasn't the heavily populated place it is today. She believes a lot of that is because of ColumbusMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:46 AM EDT2013-05-18 08:46:00 GMT
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Before you know it, school will be out and parents will be looking for things for their kids to do. We compiled a list of nine things to do in Columbus this summer for kids.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:23 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:23:07 GMT
A group of eleventh graders from Central High School spent their free time in a productive way. On Friday, they finished building a playground for students with special needs at Phenix City Elementary School.More >>
A group of eleventh graders from Central High School spent their free time in a productive way. On Friday, they finished building a playground for students with special needs at Phenix City Elementary School.More >>
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Friday, April 17 2009 6:23 PM EDT2009-04-17 23:23:41 GMT
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