Tuesday, November 13 2012 6:06 PM EST2012-11-13 23:06:19 GMT
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 >>
Thursday, November 3 2011 1:20 PM EDT2011-11-03 17:20:33 GMT
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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:00:12 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 8:59 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:59:07 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 8:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:51:03 GMT
The American Cancer Society celebrates its 100 birthday on Wednesday May 22! The organization proudly says they have been leading the way to transform cancer from deadly to treatable for a century. OnMore >>
The American Cancer Society celebrates its 100 birthday on Wednesday May 22! The organization proudly says they have been leading the way to transform cancer from deadly to treatable for a century. OnMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:50:09 GMT
The Columbus chapter of the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive Tuesday to help victims in Boston and west Texas...and now that help extends to victims of the Oklahoma tornado.More >>
The Columbus chapter of the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive Tuesday to help victims in Boston and west Texas...and now that help extends to victims of the Oklahoma tornado.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:44:08 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 >>
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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:44:08 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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:21:08 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 8:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:24:03 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 9:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:00:12 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 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:16:08 GMT
Ft. Benning handed out honors Tuesday to Army Rangers from the 3rd Battalion Unit. The men were recognized for their combat actions while deployed in Afghanistan over the last year.More >>
Ft. Benning handed out honors Tuesday to Army Rangers from the 3rd Battalion Unit.
The men were recognized for their combat actions while deployed in Afghanistan over the last year. 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 >>
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 8:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:08:05 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 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:28:04 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 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:56:01 GMT
(RNN) – Of the 24 killed in the EF-5 tornado that decimated Moore, OK, 10 are children - two of which are infants according to a release by the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office. All the childrenMore >>
The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for. More >>
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