Thursday, January 24 2013 12:40 PM EST2013-01-24 17:40:26 GMT
The first ticket was sold Wednesday morning to Columbus State University President Tim Mescon, who says he is proud to be a part of this project.More >>
The first ticket was sold Wednesday morning to Columbus State University President Tim Mescon, who says he is proud to be a part of this project.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:30:59 GMT
Muscogee County Jail inmates saved the day after some quick thinking and alerting authorities about a suspicious package found on the side of the road. News Leader 9 was the first crew on the scene. MuscogeeMore >>
Muscogee County Jail inmates saved the day after some quick thinking and alerting authorities about a suspicious package found on the side of the road.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:29:13 GMT
Employees of a U-Haul rental dealership are stunned to discover they've been robbed, and the crime has put over a dozen vehicles out of service. One of the most valuable parts of the vehicle was missingMore >>
Employees of a U-Haul rental dealership are stunned to discover they've been robbed, and the crime has put over a dozen vehicles out of service. One of the most valuable parts of the vehicle was missingMore >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:28:19 GMT
Storybook Farm is a faith-based equine therapy stable, situated just off 431 in east Alabama. The stable provides free programs to over 800 physical and special needs children and their families.More >>
Storybook Farm is a faith-based equine therapy stable, situated just off 431 in east Alabama. The stable provides free programs to over 800 physical and special needs children and their families.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:20:31 GMT
Fort Benning is less than a month away from major cuts in its civilian workforce. Furloughs are expected as a result of sequestration. Those affected by the situation seem to have the sympathetic earMore >>
Fort Benning is less than a month away from major cuts in its civilian workforce. Furloughs are expected as a result of sequestration.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:14:09 GMT
Two Auburn residents have been arrested after police discovered they were in possession of stolen items and drug paraphernalia.More >>
Two Auburn residents have been arrested after police discovered they were in possession of stolen items and drug paraphernalia.More >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
For the past 12 years, WTVM has partnered with St. Jude to raise funds to treat kids with cancer and make it so their families have no out-of-pocket expenses.
Tickets for your chance to win the St. Jude Dream Home in Columbus, GA went on sale Wednesday.
This year's dream home is located off River Road in Columbus and it is valued at $300,000. The house is currently being built by Grayhawk Homes, Inc.
In our 12 year partnership with St. Jude, $7 million have been raised to treat kids with cancer.
Wednesday, WTVM hosted a special telethon inside our studios.
All day we took calls from those wanting to reserve their ticket to win the dream home or many other great prizes.
If you missed our telethon, you still have time. To purchase a ticket for this year's dream home, call 1-800-383-9844. The tickets are $100.
If you reserve your ticket by March 1, 2013, you will be eligible to win FREE groceries for a year, a $2500 value, courtesy Piggly Wiggly.
Free tours inside the dream home will be available March 9 - April 14 on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m.
This year's giveaway will be televised on WTVM on Sunday, April 21, 2013.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:20:32 GMT
An 11 year old Columbus girl wanted to do something special to support our troops fighting overseas, so she wrote a letter to a soldier in Afghanistan.More >>
An 11 year old Columbus girl wanted to do something special to support our troops fighting overseas, so she wrote a letter to a soldier in Afghanistan. On Father's Day, she found out just how much that simple gesture meant to the sergeant who received it.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:35:34 GMT
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a Missing Child Media Alert after a 2-month-old baby was allegedly taken by a 14-year-old girl early Monday morning from Birmingham. Police say 2-month-oldMore >>
Birmingham Police have confirmed that missing infant De'Anthony Kelly and his abductor, Dor'Sayde Gathright were located in Dallas, Texas Tuesday night, and were taken into custody without incident. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:54:56 GMT
32 year old Demetria Porter was charged with murder and first degree cruelty to a child in just the last hour, after a baby she was keeping died. An autopsy performed on Ja'Kobian Davis today at theMore >>
32 year old Demetria Porter was charged with murder and first degree cruelty to a child in just the last hour, after a baby she was keeping died.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeMore >>
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:35:49 GMT
A dog battling cancer managed to hang on long enough to see her owner return from a deployment overseas. According to Jennifer Ralston's YouTube channel, Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, wasMore >>
Kermie, an 11-year-old beagle-lab-chow mix, was diagnosed with oral melanoma just a month after her owner, Eric, was deployed overseas.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:59:19 GMT
LYNCHBURG, VA (RNN) – Kimberly Burke is used to capturing emotion. As a wedding photographer, she has an eye for tender moments, like the photo she snapped of a Marine and his bride praying that has goneMore >>
A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:30:06 GMT
Paying your plastic on time may pay off because if you do, some credit card companies think you deserve a reward. It's just one type of financial treat they are using to lure you into getting a new creditMore >>
Paying your plastic on time may pay off because if you do, some credit card companies think you deserve a reward.More >>