Friday, May 24 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:33:02 GMT
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. District attorneyMore >>
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:22:04 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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:14:15 GMT
Just how many calories are in a Big Mac or a Double Whopper? A new study finds that diners are eating way more calories in their fast food meals than they realize. 3,400 teens and adults were surveyedMore >>
Just how many calories are in a Big Mac or a Double Whopper? A new study finds that diners are eating way more calories in their fast food meals than they realize. 3,400 teens and adults were surveyedMore >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
A Columbus firefighter went to a hospital Monday night after being burned while fighting an apartment fire.
Officials say he is expected to be okay.
In addition to the apartment where the fire started, three other apartments received smoke damage. A total of four families are affected and three will be assisted by the Red Cross.
Six fire trucks responded to a report of heavy fire coming from a building on Pam Court in Columbus. The fire chief said it took twenty minutes to put out the flames after their arrival.
A man in a neighboring apartment described how firefighters came to his rescue.
"Me and my little sister were in the room downstairs, and the whole time I heard beeping, but I didn't think [anything]about it," said DeAngelo Mitchell. "The next thing I knew, a firefighter came and kicked down our door. I came out and it was blazing everywhere. I grabbed my little sister because I thought someone was trying to break in."
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but we're told it may have started in the kitchen of one apartment.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:22:59 GMT
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:42:45 GMT
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA -The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and TEAM Georgia, a safe and sober driving and boating coalition, are reminding people to refrain from or limit drinking alcohol while operatingMore >>
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and TEAM Georgia, a safe and sober driving and boating coalition, are reminding people to refrain from or limit drinking alcohol while operating boats.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:07:03 GMT
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do. News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do.
News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:08:03 GMT
Pregnant employees at the Muscogee County Sheriff's office have expressed concerns about a new workman's compensation procedure. Officials now clarify that the whole issue is a misunderstanding and theMore >>
Pregnant employees at the Muscogee County Sheriff's office have expressed concerns about a new workman's compensation procedure; officials now clarify that the whole issue is a misunderstanding.More >>